Environmental Services Technician

The EVS Technician is an essential contributor to the safety and cleanliness of the hospital and campus. Maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors and staff is the highest priority for the EVS Technician. The EVS Technician will have the opportunity to become CHEST certified. The expectation for CHEST certification will be after the completion of 1 year employment.

Knowledge & Experience

Skills-

• Demonstrates fundamental janitorial skills.
• Demonstrates ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• If age is 21 or older, driving record must meet standards in order to drive RMH vehicle.

Knowledge-

• Basic knowledge of computer skills preferred.

Education-

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience-

• Previous experience preferred.

Authority and Accountability

• Extensive exposure to confidential information or matters.
• Frequent contact with various persons or groups within and outside of the hospital including employees, department managers, physicians, patients, volunteers, visitors and outside agency personnel.
• Must be able to work with and communicate with different types of people.

Aptitudes

• Must be able to prioritize, utilize critical thinking, and adjust to change.
• Must be able to reason and use logical problem-solving skills.
• Performs duties that require some latitude for independent judgment and initiative in handling situations out of the ordinary.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFORT

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular requirement to walk; stand; use hands; reach with hands or arms; kneel; bend; perform push and/or pull motions; talk; and hear
• Frequent requirement to sit; crouch; and stoop
• Regular requirement to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Speaking and listening skills are essential.
• Time management and multiple task management skills are essential.
• Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions and product labels.
• Must be able to work under moderate amount of stress.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.
• Work is performed in well-lighted and ventilated buildings.
• Will be exposed to body fluids and chemicals in cleaning compounds, solutions and products.
• Could be subject to infectious diseases, cuts, abrasions, burns, and punctures.
• Work schedule may vary

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Reports to the Director of Environmental Services.

QUALITY ASSURANCE-KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Cleans and sanitizes hard surfaces in assigned work area(s).
2. Sweeps, mops, and vacuums floors and stairways in assigned work area(s).
3. Performs other floor maintenance activities as necessary such as waxing, stripping, buffing, etc.
4. Cleans windows, mirrors and glass furnishings in assigned work area(s).
5. Cleans furnishings, walls, baseboards, light fixtures, window treatments and other items as directed in assigned work area(s).
6. Supplies and restocks linens, cleaning agents, cleaning tools, and toiletry items in assigned work area(s).
7. Maintains inventory of cleaning and toiletry supplies.
8. Assists with carpet cleaning or other procedures or activities as directed.
9. Removes trash and/or linen from assigned work area(s) and hospital. 
10. Moves and empties trash and/or linen carts.
11. Removes litter, glass and other debris as necessary.
12. Keeps supply areas and work space neat and organized.
13. Assists with patient, staff and visitor safety by correctly identifying potentially dangerous situations such as wet floors through the use of signs, verbal reminders, and other means.
14. Reports all patient requests or concerns received to clinical staff members.
15. Removes and stores hazardous materials following approved guidelines.
16. Responds to requests for housekeeping assistance in a timely manner.
17. Communicates appropriately and clearly with department director, co-workers, patients and other members of the healthcare team.
18. Observes appearances and conditions of premises and equipment; reports needed repairs, potential safety hazards or conditions that may require additional attention or intervention to department director.
19. Demonstrates team attitude; offers assistance to co-workers to provide optimal patient care; solicits assistance from co-workers when necessary.
20. Demonstrates efforts to maintain patient confidentiality as appropriate and per policy.
21. Assists in orientation process for housekeeping department staff members.
22. Serves as a change agent, assisting all staff in understanding the importance, necessity, impact, and process of change.
23. Performs other duties as assigned.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

• Maintains effective channels of communication with other employees and patients.
• Takes appropriate action in problem situations to offset adverse effects.
• Projects a professional and positive attitude regarding the hospital.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attends 70% of departmental meetings held during the year.
• Attends mandatory in service and educational offerings.
• Observes hospital dress guidelines and wears ID badge.
• Provides proper notification for absence and tardiness and is punctual for start of scheduled work time.
• Maintains equipment assigned to department and reports malfunctions appropriately.
• Participates in emergency procedures, fire drills, evacuation procedures and internal/external disaster plans and procedures in accordance with departmental responsibilities.

CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

• Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement Program (CQI) under the direction of Environmental Services leadership to meet stated goals and objectives of the CQI Program by:
• Bringing potential problems to leader’s attention.
• Assisting in data collection.
• Suggesting solutions to problems.
• Emphasizing, supporting and committing to CQI practices and processes.
• Taking action to assure CQI within areas of responsibility.