Environmental Services Technician
Core
Performs healthcare environmental services (EVS) duties including cleaning, disinfecting, and waste handling to maintain a safe hospital environment.
Role type
Healthcare Environmental Services Technician
Builds
Clean and safe patient care environments
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital Operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cleaning and disinfection, Waste stream handling (municipal, recyclable, pharmaceutical, biohazardous, chemotherapeutic, sharps), PPE usage, Isolation precautions, Chemical cleaner operation, Power equipment operation, Floor care equipment operation, Carpet care, Soiled linen collection, Fluid waste management, OR detail cleaning, Bed management procedures
Preferred skills
CHEST certification, High School Diploma or GED
Technologies
Chemclave, Autoclave, Mobile technology for bed management, Powered floor care equipment, Carpet care equipment
Responsibilities
Cleans and disinfects patient rooms, surgical suites, clinical areas, and office spaces; Handles various waste streams including biohazardous and chemotherapeutic waste; Operates chemclave and autoclave for red bag waste; Performs weekly detail cleaning of ORs including high dusting and wall washing; Collects and transports soiled linen; Utilizes mobile technology for compliance; Reports identified repairs.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC