EVS TECHNICIAN

Essential Functions And Basic Duties

• N/A

Position-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, And Responsibilities

• Maintains the facility in a sanitary and infection-free condition with thorough washing and cleaning.
• Disinfection of infectious rooms.
• Uses safety precautions in all areas.
• Operates various mechanized cleaning equipment i.e., shop vacuum and carpet shampooer.
• Responsible for disposal of trash, biohazardous waste, and other disposable materials.
• Empties soiled linen cart.
• Re-stocks clean linen.
• Cleans windows, dusts, vacuums, and mops.
• Cleans sinks, mirrors, commodes, showers, and walls within the facility.
• Checks all vacant rooms daily.
• Reports any needed repairs to the manager.
• Acts as a positive and supportive team member to the Environmental Services (EVS) Department.
• Participates in interdepartmental process improvements and process evaluation efforts.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Ability to operate a computer to take online training, read emails, and use the work order system.
• Interacts in solving problems and works as a team with other departments.
• Demonstrates a professional and caring manner.
• Strives to ensure continual compliance with the department and MRH policies and procedures as well as State and Federal regulations.
• Identifies and accesses necessary systems to report abuse of employees and/or patients.
• Adheres to policies and procedures for infection control, safety, and risk management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Organization-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, And Responsibilities

• Demonstrates full commitment to the CHOICE values of MRH and consistently represents the organization in a positive, professional manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication, fostering positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors.
• Adheres to the MRH attire and dress code in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Exhibits initiative and self-motivation; maintains a consistent level of productivity and manages time and responsibilities effectively.
• Completes all required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure/certification updates; actively participates in departmental and organizational meetings or reviews meeting minutes as required.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work punctually and completes assigned duties within established timeframes.
• Actively contributes to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies.
• Follows all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age (21 for positions requiring driving, with a valid driver’s license).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
• Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.