EVS Technician- Battle Creek, Full Time- 2nd shift 4pm-12:30am

EVS Technician - Battle Creek

Full Time - 2nd Shift (4pm-12:30am)

Location:

Bronson Battle Creek Hospital

Department:
Environmental Services

Shift: Full Time - 36 hr/wk

Clean and sanitize patient rooms (both occupied and unoccupied), public areas, surgical areas, and other spaces as assigned. Stock supplies and keep equipment clean and in working order. Follow safety and infection control guidelines to ensure the hospital is always clean and safe. Provide excellent service to both hospital staff and patients. Work closely with the Environmental Services Manager to make sure all tasks are completed to the highest standards.

Follow detailed instructions and regularly check your work to meet quality standards.

• A positive attitude and a strong desire to help others
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow safety and cleanliness guidelines
• Ability to work well with a team and follow instructions from supervisors
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay focused on the task at hand
• Previous experience in cleaning or maintenance is a plus, but not required

• Competitive salary
• Shift differential pay
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Rotating weekends
• Benefits start on Day 1
• Work with a supportive and friendly team
• Opportunities to learn and grow in the healthcare field
• Be part of a hospital that values your hard work and dedication to keeping the community healthy

Effective April 19, 2021 a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is no longer required for this position. (BBC only)

Michigan driver’s license and insurability may be required.

• Ability to work independently.
• Must be able to communicate (verbally and in writing) in English (at or above the 8th grade level) with departmental staff and internal and external customers.
• Must possess interpersonal skills that represent Bronson in a positive and professional manner.
• Must exhibit excellent customer service skills, thoroughness and time management skills.
• Must be able to comfortably accept delegation and negotiate task priorities.
• Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines.
• Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time.
• Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.
• Performs most duties while standing, sitting, and/or walking.
• Lifts and/or pushes supplies and equipment.
• Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching, is required to perform many job duties.
• Ability to work while standing on a stepladder at a height of four feet is required.
• Occasional exposure to risk of injury when working with electrical equipment.
• Must be able to walk stairs when necessary.
• Good balance is required when performing all duties.
• The employee is occasionally required to work in confined spaces and occupied areas.
• May experience occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.
• May be called upon to handle emergency or crisis situations.
• Required protecting clothing may include gloves, eye protection, face protection, and shoe covers.
• Performs all cleaning functions involved in daily general cleaning and maintaining of patient rooms, operating rooms and ancillary areas, patient related areas, and departmental general areas following the system’s ten steps of cleaning as defined in the Environmental Services Department Manual. (For BBC & BLH ONLY - may do laundry)
• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations per CDC, OSHA, the EPA, Joint Commission and policies, procedures and standards necessary for role.
• Follows all isolation procedures in isolation and contact plus rooms.
• Detail clean vents, fan fixtures, tops of windows, door frames, wall art, bumpers, furniture and other areas as necessary.
• Cleans public areas; lobbies, waiting…