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, Hazardous waste handling, PPE usage, Chemical equipment operation, Infection control protocols, Physical labor (lifting/carrying)
Preferred skills
CHEST certification, Related work experience
Technologies
Chemclave, Autoclave, Mobile technology for bed management, Powered floor care equipment
Responsibilities
Cleans and disinfects patient rooms, surgical suites, and clinical areas; Handles various waste streams including biohazardous and pharmaceutical waste; Operates cleaning equipment and maintains competency in supplemental cleaning technologies; Collects and transports soiled linen; Performs weekly detail cleaning of operating rooms.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC