Environmental Service Tech I

Good Shepherd Health Care; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 23,102 - 35,376; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Paid Benefit Premiums for Medical, Dental, & Vision

Varied Schedule

Shift Flexibility

Job summary

Good Shepherd Health Care is seeking an Environmental Service Technician in Hermiston, Oregon. The role involves maintaining cleanliness in a healthcare environment, crucial for patient safety and hygiene. Responsibilities include cleaning, waste management, and floor care, all while adhering to safety standards.

Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma and certifications like CHEST or CSCT. The pay ranges from $16.77/hr to $25.68/hr, with varied shifts over 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Health Care Environmental Services experience preferred.
• Required: No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough cleaning and disinfection of all areas within the hospital.
• Collects and disposes of general and biohazardous waste.
• Cleans and maintains floors using various methods.
• Responds to spills of various substances safely.
• Interacts with patients addressing cleanliness concerns.

Skills

Cleaning and Disinfection

Customer Service

Waste Management

Floor Care

Interaction with Patients and Staff

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

• Employer Paid Benefit Premiums for You & Your Family! - Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Schedule: Varied
• Shift: Varied

Definition of Position

An Environmental Service Technician (EVS Tech) is a vital member of the healthcare team responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This role is crucial in preventing the spread of infection, promoting patient well‑being, and supporting the overall operational efficiency of the hospital. EVS Technicians clean and disinfect patient rooms, common areas, offices, and medical equipment to prevent infection, ensure patient safety, and maintain a high standard of cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and Disinfection: Performs thorough cleaning and disinfection of all areas within the hospital, including patient rooms, operating rooms, laboratories, restrooms, waiting areas, offices, and common spaces, medical equipment, and high‑touch areas.
• Perform specialized cleaning tasks like terminal cleaning of surgical suites.
• Clean and polish all mirrors, glass partitions, doors, windows, dust and wash walls, ceilings, light fixtures, and vents.
• Waste Management: Collects and disposes of general waste, biohazardous waste, and sharps according to hospital policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Floor Care: Cleans and maintains floors using sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, waxing, and buffing.
• Equipment Maintenance: Cleans and maintains cleaning equipment, ensuring it is in good working order and reporting any malfunctions.
• Supply Management: Monitors and restocks cleaning supplies in designated areas.
• Responding to Spills: Safely and effectively cleans up spills of various substances, including bodily fluids, following proper procedures.
• Adherence to Safety Standards: Complies with all hospital safety policies and procedures, using PPE and handling hazardous materials properly.
• Customer Service: Interacts with patients, visitors, and staff in a professional manner, addressing concerns related to cleanliness.
• Linen Management: Properly handles and transports soiled and clean linens, including lifting and carrying linen bags and restocking linens.
• Documentation: Completes necessary logs and documentation related to cleaning activities.

• The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Required: NA

Preferred: High School diploma or equivalent.

Licenses/ certifications/ registrations

Required: NA

Preferred: Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST), Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician (CSCT), or Certificate in Non‑acute Care Cleaning (CNACC).

Experience

Required: No prior experience required.

Preferred: Health Care Environmental Services experience preferred.

Other

NA

Physical Requirements

The position requires sufficient auditory, visual, tactile, and motor abilities. It involves continuous walking and standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, occasional crawling, lifting up to 50 pounds independently, and moving or transferring up to 25–100 pounds with appropriate techniques or assistance.

Working Conditions

Primary setting is indoor healthcare environments such as hospitals or clinics. Work may involve exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment, requiring strict safety protocols and PPE use. The environment is fast‑paced, unpredictable, and often noisy.

40 Hours. Pay: $16.77/hr to $25.68/hr. Position Code: 01-8090 Environmental Services. Shifts: Varied.