Service Year Option - EVS Tech

Service Year Option - EVS Tech

Job Category: Service Year Option

Full-Time

On-site

Rate: $15 USD per hour

Meritus Medical Center Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

Description

Job Summary

The EVS Technician performs specialized cleaning and sanitization duties throughout the healthcare facility to maintain a safe, clean, and infection-controlled environment. This role follows strict regulatory guidelines while supporting patient care areas and interacting with staff, patients, and visitors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
• Maryland resident
• Individuals eligible for the Maryland Service Year Program (generally ages 18–24)
• Experience: One year of cleaning or housekeeping experience preferred
• Licensure/Certification: None required
• Skills & Abilities:
• Ability to perform heavy-duty cleaning and lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and safety protocols
• Strong attention to detail and infection control practices
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What You'll Do

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, equipment, and public areas
• Perform specialized cleaning in regulated areas (e.g., operating rooms, MRI, pharmacy)
• Remove and dispose of infectious and non-infectious waste safely
• Complete required documentation and checklists
• Follow all infection control, safety, and regulatory guidelines
• Use PPE and specialized cleaning techniques
• Assist with training and supporting other EVS staff

What the Job is Really Like

• This is a physically demanding role with constant movement and cleaning tasks
• Work is highly detail-oriented and regulated —procedures must be followed exactly
• You'll work in both public and clinical areas, including sensitive environments
• Tasks can be repetitive but are critical to patient safety
• You'll interact with patients and staff regularly while working
• Exposure to infectious materials and strict safety protocols is part of the role

Work Environment & Demands

• Hospital environment with exposure to biological materials and cleaning chemicals
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling
• Requires use of PPE and adherence to infection control standards
• High physical activity and attention to detail required
• Team-based but often independently executed work

What Success Looks Like

• Areas are consistently clean, sanitized, and compliant with standards
• Infection control protocols are followed without exception
• Documentation is accurate and complete
• Patients and staff experience a clean, safe environment
• You work efficiently while maintaining high quality standards

Caring for Our Team We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.