Surgical EVS Technician

Blue Mountain Hospital•Blanding, UT

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Environmental Services Technician is responsible for performing specialized cleaning, disinfection, and preparation of all perioperative areas, including operating rooms, pre/post-operative suites, and sterile core areas. This role also manages the organized distribution and storage of surgical linens and essential supplies.

Requirements

Previous cleaning, janitorial, or housekeeping experience preferred, with experience in a healthcare or sterile environment a significant plus.
Exceptional attention to detail. Seriously, tiny germs are the enemy.
Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions precisely.
Strong time management skills to handle quick turnovers between cases.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, lift (up to 50 lbs), push, and pull equipment for the duration of the shift. Must be able to tolerate frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals and biohazardous materials (with appropriate PPE).
On-the-job training in surgical cleaning, infection control, and proper chemical use will be provided.
CSTS Certified- Required. The required CSTS Class and Certification test can be completed at BMH as part of the training period.

Responsibilities

Terminal and Procedure Cleaning: Perform thorough cleaning and disinfection of surgical suites before, between, and after procedures following strict departmental and infection control protocols (e.g., AORN guidelines and/or CSTS guidelines). This includes cleaning surgical tables, equipment, lights, scrub sinks, walls, and floors.
Waste Management: Safely collect, handle, and dispose of all waste, including general trash, regulated medical waste, and biohazardous materials, adhering to all hospital and regulatory guidelines.
Monthly Cleaning
Aseptic Environment Maintenance: Spot clean and maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of all associated areas, such as hallways, locker rooms, storage rooms, and staff lounges within the surgical department.
Linen Management (The Great Fold & Distribute): Sort and transport clean surgical linens. Stock blankets into designated warmers. Organize and put away clean scrubs and gowns in locker rooms and storage areas. Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels of cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Reporting: Report maintenance and repair issues, equipment malfunctions, and any safety hazards immediately to the supervisor.
Safety & Compliance: Use cleaning chemicals and equipment safely and correctly. Adhere to all safety and occupational health standards, including the proper use of PPE.
Any tasks, projects, or actions that are reasonably within the scope of the Employee’s position or employment, which the Employee’s supervisor, any member of BMH’s management, or BMH’s administration team—asks of the Employee. Tasks, projects, or actions are “reasonably within the scope” of the Employee’s employment or position unless the same are so far removed therefrom that no legitimate argument can be made that such tasks, projects, or actions are in any way related to BMH or the Employee’s employment or position within BMH.
Act as professionally as should normally be required in a medical organization. This shall include giving all appropriate respect and deference to licensed medical providers and behavioral health providers (hereafter jointly referred to as “Providers”). Providers include, but may not be limited to physician assistants, nurse practitioners (or similar), and Physician Assistants.
Keep all BMH business and patient information strictly confidential and to adhere to all other BMH confidentiality policies and procedures, as well as all laws affecting confidentiality.
Refrain—whatsoever—from intentionally, purposely, knowingly, or negligently engaging in any conduct, actions, or speech that may cause concern, apprehension, confusion, or annoyance on the part of any BMH patient toward BMH as an organization or any BMH employee.
Work congenially and cooperatively at all times with all other BMH employees. This includes maintaining a pleasant demeanor and attitude and executing position duties and administration’s/management’s other requests in a timely manner, diligently, and with a positive attitude. This requirement further includes refraining from personally degrading any other person or BMH employee. As part of this requirement, the Employee must refrain from engaging in gossip about any BMH employees and/or patients.
Communicate complaints about BMH, its policies, procedures, managers, administrators, and/or other employees—only to and through the appropriate BMH channels, which are limited to BMH’s management chain of command. No complaints, judgments, or degrading comments about BMH, its policies, procedures, managers, administrators, and/or other employees—should be shared with anyone other than the appropriate persons within BMH’s management chain of command who have the ability to work to remedy any related problems. Unless the Employee’s direct supervisor is part of the problem or complaint—problems and complaints should first be voiced to the Employee’s direct supervisor and upward therefrom through BMH’s internal management chain of command as appropriate and necessary. It is an absolute dereliction of this duty by the Employee if the Employee ever—directly or indirectly (in conjunction or planning with others)—makes complaints or problems publicly known to anyone other than BMH’s management team or administrative team (neither include BMH Board Members).
If applicable (having access to), check the Employee’s BMH email no less frequently than once daily.
Absolutely refrain from communicating or releasing any “Private BMH Information” to the media and/or non-BMH persons or entities—without formal approval to do the same by BMH’s CEO. “Private BMH Information”, for purposes of this requirement, includes: (1) all information that requires confidentiality pursuant to any BMH policies or procedures; (2) all information that is protected by HIPAA or other applicable laws; (3) all information relating to BMH’s internal business workings, strategies, or plans; and (4) all information relating to any BMH employee or contractor. This requirement remains applicable and shall stand regardless of whether the information being requested is of a private or public nature—if the information sought fits any of the above listed types. Finally, this requirement remains applicable at all times, including when the Employee is off duty or away from BMH’s premises.