EVS Tech II

Major Responsibilities

• Scrubs, strips, polishes and refinishes floors using appropriate equipment and/or supplies.
• Operates various types of cleaning equipment, both mechanical and electrical, i.e. ringers, vacuum, electric floor machines, sweepers, etc.
• Clean or sanitize after emergency spill as requested.
• Analyzes floor or carpet conditions and determines proper cleaning techniques, following department processes.
• Maintains hard surface floors and carpets following department process.
• Exhibits timely and satisfactory completion of all job assignments.
• Exercises initiative by seeking additional tasks from group leader or other associates when time permits.
• Uses and maintains equipment, keeping clean and in good repair.
• Keeps work area in orderly, clean and safe condition.
• Collects hazardous and medical waste according to hospital processes/DOT/RSPA training provided hazardous and pharmaceutical.
• Replaces and transports sharps containers to waste staging area.
• Collects soiled linen.
• Removes and disposes of rubbish from selected areas, following safety guidelines.
• Separates regular and recycle trash according to procedure.
• Operates waste compactors safely and efficiently.
• Clean and/or sanitizes all garbage/waste disposal containers.

Customer Satisfaction

• Demonstrates a commitment to satisfying customer needs and exceeding customer expectations.
• Displays patient and tact when dealing with other hospital personnel.
• Presents department in a positive manner to all contacts.
• Maintains courteous and pleasant attitude to patients, families and other contacts.
• Maintains confidential patient and departmental information.
• Utilized AIDET with both Internal Customer and External Customers, meeting system goal.
• Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively when dealing with fellow associates.
• Demonsrates a positive, supportive attitude to patient families and other personnel in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Provides support for the following services.
• Completes discharge room clean following hospital process.
• Completes OR cleaning following hospital processes.

Commitment to Professional Growth and Competence

• Attends all mandatory departmental and hospital meetings and in-services.
• Completes annual CBT's required.
• Follows written department goals and objectives, and review annually with Manager.
• Seeks education and learning experiences in areas of identified growth needs and review progress during annual evaluation.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Job responsibilities involve walking, standing, bending, climbing and lifting throughout the work day.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
• For lifts over 35 pounds, lifting equipment is expected to be used or lift with at least one other associate when available.
• Unique lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case by case basis.

Education/Experience Required

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience.
• 1-2 years experience with prior housekeeping experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Able to operate small electrical equipment i.e., vacuum cleaners.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Able to communicate effectively in English as related to the performance of the essential job activities outlined (including reading and comprehending chemical labels and other safety materials).