EVS Technician (24 hrs/wk)

Intermountain Health

1d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The EVS Technician performs general housekeeping tasks to maintain the hospital facility and associated buildings in a sanitary, safe, and attractive condition and meet hospital and Joint Commission standards. The role is part-time, scheduled for 24 hours per week on days, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and includes rotating weekends and assigned holidays. It is located in Environmental Services at Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah. The technician cleans and disinfects assigned areas, uses cleaning chemicals in accordance with Joint Commission and OSHA standards, handles infectious waste and trash, and responds to emergency spills according to department guidelines. The role follows infection-prevention practices, including hand hygiene, standard and isolation precautions, cleaning and disinfection protocols, and proper use of personal protective equipment. Work and storage areas must be maintained according to established safety policies and procedures. This is a physically demanding position requiring frequent standing and walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, pushing, and pulling. The technician must be able to read labels and other information, identify equipment and supplies, communicate effectively with customers, and respond accurately to spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues. The stated hourly range is $17.68–$22.99, with the actual rate dependent on experience.

Requirements

Demonstrated communication skills, including the ability to differentiate color-coded labels and/or chemicals and follow written and/or verbal directions.
Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed to meet department needs.
Ability to work independently and adapt to different units.
Exceptional communication, effective multitasking, initiative, attention to detail, and time-management skills.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, bend, get down and up, and lift loads.
Physical ability to lift, transport, push, and pull equipment and supplies, including heavy items, and work on hands and knees.
Ability to see and read information, labels, and monitors; identify equipment and supplies; and assess customer needs.
Ability to communicate with customers and quickly and accurately understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues.
Manual dexterity to manipulate equipment with precision and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Prior hospital or healthcare cleaning experience.
Demonstrated professional housekeeping experience.

Responsibilities

Clean and disinfect assigned areas using department cleaning procedures.
Use cleaning chemicals properly according to Joint Commission and OSHA standards.
Follow procedures for disposing of infectious waste and trash.
Handle and clean up emergency spills according to department guidelines, Joint Commission standards, and OSHA standards.
Follow infection-prevention practices, including cleaning and disinfection protocols, hand hygiene, standard and isolation precautions, and proper donning and doffing of personal protective equipment.
Maintain work and storage areas according to established policies and procedures to ensure safety.