Environmental Services (EVS) Technician

NMC Health; Newton, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC Health in Newton, KS seeks an Environmental Services Technician for a full-time role in a busy hospital. You will perform cleaning and sanitization of patient rooms, hallways, and common areas to support patient safety and comfort.

Join a compassionate team focused on quality, confidentiality and professional service; ability to lift 25 pounds, and follow strict cleaning protocols and waste disposal guidelines. Training provided and growth opportunities within Environmental Services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Age 15 or older acceptable.
• Healthcare housekeeping experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform traditional janitorial tasks such as mopping and dusting.
• Handle and dispose of biological waste properly.
• Interact with patients, families, and employees with professionalism.
• Maintain clean and sanitary patient rooms and public areas.
• Ensure a neat, safe environment around the hospital.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Environmental Services (EVS) Technician (Full Time)
Location: Medical Center - 600 Medical Center Drive, Newton, KS, 67114
Category: ENVIRON SVCS

Are you looking to be a part of a compassionate care-giving team? At NMC Health, we're proud to set an award-winning standard for healthcare in the Wichita Metro Area.

We are currently seeking a Housekeeping/EVS Technician at NMC Health. In this role, you will play an important role in the health and safety of patients. You will use your commitment to quality and attention to detail every day as you ensure compliance with medical standards for cleaning of patient rooms and other care giving, public and office spaces. The Housekeeping/EVS Technician position includes:

• Traditional janitorial tasks like mopping and dusting
• Requires an understanding of proper handling and disposal of biological waste
• Have contact with patients, family members and employees
• Strong communication, confidentiality and customer service skills are key
• Clean and maintain assigned areas in and around the hospital to ensure a neat, sanitary and safe environment.

Several Full Time Days position

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent desired
• Age 15 or older is acceptable
• Prior housekeeping/environmental services in a healthcare setting is a plus

Knowledge, skills, & abilities :

• Ability and desire to provide excellent customer service to all customers including others on the environmental services team, employees throughout the facility and external customers.
• Ability and willingness to follow written and oral instructions.
• Quality and speed needed for this position.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds or more, stoop, bend, stand and walk for an 8-hour shift or longer. Will also need to climb ladders and clean windows.

Join our Team! NMC Health offers a family friendly environment with the latest technology and a knowledgeable staff. Here you'll find all departments work together as a team to live out our core values: respect, excellence, service, transparency, and trust.