EVS Tech; General

Job Summary

Performs cleaning of assigned areas, such as medical units, patient rooms, public areas, offices, laboratories, restrooms and other duties related to housekeeping as assigned.

• Performs various housekeeping duties to provide patients, visitors and staff with a safe and clean environment by maintaining standards of cleanliness, sanitation and infection control.
  • General Cleaning:
    Ensures that medical units, patient rooms, public areas, offices, laboratories, restrooms and any other assigned areas are cleaned in a timely manner.
  • Patient Care Areas:
    Maintains clean environment in patient rooms, patient rest rooms, beds, waiting areas and examination areas; sweep and mop tile floors and/or vacuum carpet.
  • Clinical/Office Areas:
    Maintains cleanliness in clinical/office areas including damp wipe furniture, fixtures, counter tops, telephones, file cabinets, ledges, base tile, etc.
  • Trash:
    Removes all trash from hospital and deposits into designated area; cleans trash carts and trash cans.
  • Maintains an orderly physical environment:
    Arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion after cleaning work area; reports any furniture that needs shampooing or repairing; keeps hallways uncluttered.
  • Organizes/prioritizes work assignments:
    Answers dispatched calls and responds accordingly; prioritizes work based on bed availability, patient care and staff needs; communicates needs for assistance to Manager to avoid service delays; provides assistance to co‑workers as workload requires.
• Follows prescribed disinfecting procedures:
  Cleans blood and body fluids from floors, walls, beds, and other equipment using Universal Precaution (UP), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Personal Protective Devices (PPD).
• Maintains required department records, reports and files; adheres to established department policies, procedures, objectives, compliance/quality improvement with consideration given to risk management, infection control and patient safety practices.
• Assists in care and maintains equipment and supplies:
  Cleans and assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner; reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor.
• Provides coverage for relief and absences:
  Demonstrates flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays to provide continuous coverage as required.

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Lifting
• Carrying
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Climbing
• Balancing
• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Crouching
• Crawling
• Reaching
• Handling
• Grasping
• Feeling
• Talking
• Hearing
• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

Education:

High School Diploma or GED (Preferred).

Preferred:
At least 1 year experience.