Environmental Services Tech (Casual Call, Day Shift)
Bozeman Health · Bozeman, MT · 1 mo ago
Full-time
About the role
Provides routine cleaning and disinfection services throughout the facility with primary focus on patient rooms, office, and general areas. Follows established procedures to support infection prevention, patient experience, and a safe environment of care.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily and discharge cleaning of patient rooms, restrooms, and assigned areas following defined sequence, times, and high‑touch surface protocols.
- Safely prepare, use, and store cleaning chemicals and equipment; follow PPE and label/SDS guidance.
- Handle regulated medical waste, sharps containers, and linen according to policy.
- Replenish supplies (e.g., linens, paper goods) and report par levels and equipment needs.
- Maintain equipment (carts, mops, vacuums, microfiber) in clean/working order.
- Document completed tasks in logs or EVS software; escalate maintenance or safety issues promptly.
- Practice excellent customer service; respond to room requests and service calls in a timely, professional manner.
- Adhere to hand hygiene, standard precautions, and safety policies at all times.
- Participate in initial and ongoing EVS training and competency checks.
- Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
- Six (6) months of cleaning, hospitality, or healthcare support experience (preferred).
- Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) credential (preferred).
- On‑time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.
- Physical requirements: ability to lift repeatedly up to 50 pounds; stand, walk, climb, twist/bend/stoop/kneel, reach above shoulder level, push/pull continuously; fine‑finger movements continuously; occasional sitting and occasional vision tasks.
- Exposures: repeated contact with bloodborne pathogens, radiation in imaging areas, various chemicals and medications, infectious diseases from patient contact.
Skills
- Demonstrate sound judgment, patience, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
- Exercise tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintain confidentiality.
- Perform essential job functions successfully in a fast‑paced environment.
- Learn current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
- Demonstrate the Bozeman Health SPIRIT values of Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork.
Schedule
This role requires regular and sustained attendance. The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40‑hour workweek, including weekends and after‑hours shifts. On‑call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.