Environmental Services Technician
Core
Performs healthcare environmental services (EVS) duties to maintain clinical environments and prevent infection.
Role type
Healthcare Environmental Services Technician
Builds
Clean and disinfected patient rooms, surgical suites, clinical areas, and public spaces
Domain
Healthcare / Infection Control
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cleaning and disinfection, Waste stream handling (including biohazardous and pharmaceutical), PPE usage, Isolation protocol adherence, Chemical cleaner and power equipment operation, Floor care equipment operation, Carpet care, Ladder safety, Soiled linen collection, Mobile technology utilization
Preferred skills
CHEST certification, 1+ year related experience, High School Diploma or GED
Technologies
Chemclave, Autoclave, Mobile tracking devices, Powered floor care equipment
Responsibilities
Cleans and disinfects patient rooms, surgical suites, and clinical areas; Handles various waste streams including municipal, recyclable, pharmaceutical, biohazardous, chemotherapeutic, and sharps; Operates chemclave and autoclave for red bag waste; Performs detailed cleaning including dusting, wall washing, and floor scrubbing/buffing; Extracts carpets or directs carpet care equipment use; Collects and transports soiled linen; Assists with inventory management and project work like equipment moving and construction cleaning.