EVS Technician

Job Title: EVS Technician Department: Environmental Services Grade Level: 18 Status: Non-Exempt Job Summary The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for executing daily duties required to establish and maintain a safe, hygienic, and aesthetically pleasing care environment. The EVS Tech will contact patients, visitors, and clinical and non-clinical staff. The technician ensures timely room turns and contributes to cleaning, disinfection, infection prevention, and patient experience. Sign on Bonus $1,000 Responsibilities Daily occupied/and discharged/transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and common areas. Demonstrate working knowledge of health care cleaning and disinfecting principles, safe chemical use, equipment handling, and labor-saving products. Adhere to organization safety, risk management, and infection control standards. Accurately maintain all appropriate logs, checklists, and sheets. Clean and disinfect equipment and areas according to procedures, policies, and manufacturer recommendations. Understand cleaning and disinfecting requirements for highly sensitive environments. Undergo training in evidence-based recommendations (AHE, APIC, AORN, CDC, Joint Commission, etc.). Participate in departmental performance improvement initiatives. Stock and restock environmental services cart in neat, orderly fashion. Remove waste and transport to appropriate disposal area with proper waste streams. Follow all environmental and infection prevention practices, hand hygiene, standard and isolation precautions, and proper PPE donning and doffing. Recognize and adhere to HIPAA patient privacy requirements. Prioritize duties, handle Stat cleans, and use critical thinking skills. Utilize appropriate resources to resolve problems and concerns. Operate and maintain all EVS tools and equipment needed. Perform specialty tasks (conference room set up, stairwells, elevators, floor care, hanging curtains) as needed. Assist in onboarding new Environmental Services Technicians. Maintain confidentiality in all patient, hospital, employee, and physician information. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities Cost-effective utilization of resources and supplies. Personal accountability. Effective use of computers and mobile devices. Follow safety policies and procedures. Teamwork communication. Follow detailed instructions. Good oral and written communication skills. Education And Experience High school diploma or GED preferred. Experience in providing cleaning services in a similar environment preferred. Working Conditions Work 4–6 hours standing, walking, moving without sitting. Pull, push, bend, lift, carry, push or pull up to 100 lbs with proper body mechanics. Sit, bend, crawl, climb, reach, lift or kneel for prolonged periods, often twisting and turning. Use hands and/or feet for routine cleaning. Exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions. Assemble, use, and maintain all department equipment. Environment includes low and high temperatures, loud noises, fumes, and confined areas. Use body mechanics for personal safety. Follow infection control and standard precautions. Participate in Quality Assurance programs, CQI, cross-training, accept assignments to other units/shifts, attend mandatory classes, complete unit-specific competencies. Comply with DOH requirements for annual health assessments and required immunizations. Pay Range $16.49 – $19.78 per hour. Equal Employment Opportunity Oswego Health is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related matters, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest/conviction record, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, relationship or association with a member of a protected category, or any other legally protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr