EVS Technician - 3rd Shift

Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority • Cherokee, NC

71d

About The Position

Performs general and specialized cleaning tasks within the Cherokee Indian Hospital (CIHA) facilities to maintain clean and inviting facilities, provide a positive patient experience, and meet all required infection control standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License is preferred.
• CHEST (certified healthcare environmental service technician) certification through the Association for the Health Care Environment (ahe.org) is highly preferred and will be required to obtain 1 year after employment.
• 6 month previous cleaning experience preferred, preferably within a healthcare environment.
• Position requires 3 to 6 months to become proficient in most phases of the job.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily routine cleaning tasks within assigned areas of the facility, cleans and services patient rooms, treatment rooms, administrative and service departments, restrooms and other inside hospital areas in a timely manner and according to established techniques and procedures.
• Maintains sanitary cleanliness and attractive condition of assigned area and care of equipment.
• Keeps department supervisor informed of activity, supply par level and equipment status.
• Completes verbal and written instructions work assignments. Any incomplete work, problems and issues are submitted to supervisor in a timely and effective manner to ensure proper documentation and resolution.
• Maintains service cart neat and orderly. Checks supplies and stocks as needed. Restock cart and supply shelf after each shift ends.
• Collects and bags soiled linen as needed and takes soiled linen bags to proper area for pick up.
• Stocks linen supply to patient areas to ensure linen par levels are met and maintained. Responds in a timely matter to request for additional linens.
• Responds to special requests for EVS services.
• Takes initiative to complete needed EVS services and uses time wisely to ensure that all tasks are completed in order of priority and patient needs.
• Completes record of work and quality assurance checklist.
• Launders and dries mop and buffer pads daily.
• Performs assigned project work, including but not limited to: wall cleaning, stairwell and elevator cleaning, curtain removal/re-hanging, response to service calls, etc.
• Moves and rearranges furniture as requested.
• Follows established guidelines and OSHA protocol in the disposal of biohazard waste.
• Works as scheduled on weekends and holidays.
• Performs all duties according to established safety guidelines and tribal policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees