ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN SENIOR

Responsibilities

• Completes room terminal cleaning for all areas of the OR according to AORN Standards.
• Calls maintenance for necessary repairs, stocks supplies in room according to standards.
• Properly cleans, cares for, and places essential equipment needed for scheduled cases.
• Maintains orderliness and efficiency of the work environment through the performance of:
• Cleaning: cleaning utility areas, hallways, restrooms, equipment, shelves, cart racks, scrub sinks.
• Ensures beds/stretchers/carts are in appropriate position for patient’s safety.
• Provides and promotes patient and unit safety.
• Ensures infection control practices are adhered to, including good hand washing, aseptic technique, and adherence to isolation procedures.
• Handles spills and hazardous spills according to hospital policy.
• Understands sterile technique.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities of an EVS I and EVS II.
• Able to clean patient rooms and discharges as required.
• Knowledgeable of all EVS chemicals and procedures.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and staff.
• Routine floor maintenance.
• Knowledgeable of and trained in the use and maintenance of floor machines, Boost technology, auto-scrubbers, and automatic burnishers.
• Fulfills other duties as required or directed.

Qualifications

• Basic Reading, Writing, And Math Skills Required.
• Basic healthcare housekeeping customer service skills required.
• OR Tech Certification required.
• Must go through training and pass test.