EVS Tech-Environmental SVCS Rotative

The EVS Technician plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment throughout the hospital. This position is responsible for the cleaning and disinfecting of patient rooms, operating rooms, offices, hallways, and other areas to prevent the spread of infection and ensure a welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, nursing units, surgical areas, administrative offices, restrooms, and public spaces.
• Perform terminal cleaning of discharge rooms and isolation areas following hospital protocols.
• Collect and dispose of trash, biohazard waste, and linen according to infection control standards.
• Replenish supplies such as hand soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and disinfectants.
• Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, floor scrubbers, and carpet extractors.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures, including proper use of PPE.
• Respond promptly to requests for cleaning services, spills, and other maintenance needs.
• Maintain daily logs of work performed and report any maintenance or safety issues.
• Support emergency cleaning needs and assist with special project work as required.
• Adhere to hospital policies and departmental procedures, including HIPAA and safety regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management or supervisory staff.

No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous hospital or healthcare cleaning experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and understand labels, signage, and safety information.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, push/pull equipment, and stand or walk for long periods.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and patient-centered environment.

Physical Requirements:

Continuously stand/walk or lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight (20 to 50 lbs.).

Environment:
Located in an indoor/outdoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature, and noise.

Respiratory Category:
Job tasks potentially include frequent or routine exposure to aerosolized particulate matter or infectious respiratory droplet nuclei and required fit testing and the use of respiratory protection is a condition of employment.

Hazard 1, 2, or 3: OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Category 1:
Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials.

Hazard 4:
Tasks that involve, or may involve, exposure to OSHA regulated substances as stated in MSDS.

While performing the duties of the job, the teammate is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, twist, stoop and kneel. Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel, talk, or hear. Specific vision abilities include close, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

1. In an eight (8) hour workday:

• a. Sit 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 hours
• b. Stand 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 hours
• c. Walk 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 hours

Teammate is expected to participate in appropriate continuing education as may be requested and/or required by their immediate supervisor. In addition, employee is expected to accept personal responsibility for other educational activities to enhance job-related skills and abilities. Teammate must attend mandatory education programs.

Carrollton Regional Medical Center strives to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position. Teammates requesting a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department.