Worker: EVS Surgery (Full-Time)

Pagosa Springs Medical Center • Pagosa Springs, CO

1d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated full-time Worker: EVS Surgery to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant surgical environment to support high-quality patient care. You will be responsible for ensuring that operating rooms, procedure areas, and surrounding surgical support spaces meet all cleanliness, infection-prevention, and regulatory standards. Your responsibilities will include the thorough cleaning and disinfection of surgical suites before, between, and after procedures; properly handling, transporting, and disposing of waste materials; restocking supplies; and ensuring that all work is documented according to departmental policies. You will follow established protocols for terminal cleaning, equipment wipe-downs, and environmental safety to minimize infection risk and support the efficient flow of surgical operations. You will collaborate closely with surgical staff to ensure rooms are prepared accurately and in a timely manner. This includes responding quickly to turnover requests, monitoring cleanliness trends, and assisting in continuous improvement efforts related to infection control, patient safety, and overall workflow efficiency. Additionally, you will help maintain environmental safety standards by monitoring equipment and supply levels, reporting maintenance needs, and supporting procedures that uphold regulatory guidelines and hospital policies. Your attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a sterile, well-organized environment is essential to supporting safe surgical care. As an integral member of the surgical support team, you will work closely with nurses, technicians, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure that surgical environments are consistently clean, safe, and ready for patient care. Your dedication and high standards will directly contribute to successful surgical outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Cleaning and disinfecting operating rooms and procedure areas Performing turnover and terminal cleaning of surgical suites Handling and disposing of biohazardous and regular waste Restocking linens, supplies, and essential room items Cleaning and maintaining stretchers, OR tables, positioning devices, and exam lights as applicable Ensuring hallways, sub-sterile rooms, and clean/soiled utility rooms meet standards Reporting safety concerns or equipment issues promptly Supporting infection-prevention and environmental safety guidelines Join a Hospital That Feels Like Family – In a Town That Feels Like Home Pagosa Springs Medical Center is an award-winning, independent Critical Access Hospital serving the residents and visitors of Archuleta County and the surrounding region. As a modern rural hospital, PSMC delivers exceptional emergency, primary, and specialty care supported by advanced technology, a collaborative medical staff, and a leadership team committed to quality, safety, and patient-centered service. At PSMC, you are not just a number – you are a valued team member whose contributions make a real difference. We prioritize professional growth, meaningful work, and a positive, supportive workplace culture grounded in our WISER values: Wholeness, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, and Respect. What you’ll find at PSMC: A supportive, collaborative culture where people truly care about each other Modern facilities and growing service lines Leadership that listens and invests in staff Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your career A place where you can have direct impact on patient care and community wellness Live Where Other People Vacation Pagosa Springs is a mountain paradise tucked among the rugged peaks of the San Juan National Forest. Here, you can step into nature the moment you clock out: Relax in our world-famous hot springs Ski or snowboard at Wolf Creek Ski Area – “the most snow in Colorado,” just 30 minutes away Explore hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, and off-roading trails Enjoy fly fishing, rafting, or paddle boarding on pristine rivers and lakes Experience warm, friendly community with local festivals, live music, farmers markets, and small-town charm If you’re looking for meaningful work, work-life balance, and a community that embraces you – PSMC and Pagosa Springs are the perfect place to build your future.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CHEST certification is required. May be completed within 90 days of hire.
• Current AHA BLS certification for Heart Saver is required.
• Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, electronic health record).
• Demonstrates ability to read, write, and clearly express one’s self in English 100% of the time.
• Demonstrates ability to listen.
• Demonstrates ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken work, to impart oral information to others or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital EVS experience is desired but not required.
• Additional languages are desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and disinfecting operating rooms and procedure areas
• Performing turnover and terminal cleaning of surgical suites
• Handling and disposing of biohazardous and regular waste
• Restocking linens, supplies, and essential room items
• Cleaning and maintaining stretchers, OR tables, positioning devices, and exam lights as applicable
• Ensuring hallways, sub-sterile rooms, and clean/soiled utility rooms meet standards
• Reporting safety concerns or equipment issues promptly
• Supporting infection-prevention and environmental safety guidelines

Benefits

• Benefits include generous paid time off, separate sick leave, health, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability and option for short-term disability, and retirement plan with employer contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED