Environmental Services Tech I (Housekeeper)

Kootenai Health, Inc.; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental, vision, life, and pet保险

Tuition assistance after 90 days

Retirement plans with employer match 3

Shift differentials

Wellness program

PerkSpot discounts

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene, ID is seeking an Environmental Services Tech I (Housekeeper) to perform routine cleaning in hospital and office areas, utilizing EPIC for work distribution, and maintaining compliance with infection prevention practices.

The role emphasizes teamwork, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and adherence to HIPAA and privacy requirements, with comprehensive benefits, shift differentials, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Prior housekeeping experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand, stoop, crouch, bend or twist.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine daily cleaning of assigned areas.
• Uses department phone/EPIC for work distribution and communication.
• Cleans patient discharge rooms, operating and sterile procedure rooms.
• Stocks closets, service carts and storerooms.
• Maintains cleanliness of EVS equipment and housekeeping areas.
• Transports waste, recyclables, and biohazard waste as appropriate.
• Maintains knowledge of environmental services systems.
• Supports privacy requirements (HIPAA) in all activities.
• Demonstrates ability to work with a diverse team.

Skills

Cleaning basics

Hospital sanitation

HIPAA awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC system

Job description

Environmental Services Tech I (Housekeeper)

Responsible for environmental services in the hospital and office building setting. Carries out duties by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, acts in the best interest of Kootenai Health, and fully supports the mission, vision and values of Kootenai Health.

Team Highlights:

Environmental Services (EVS) technicians play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and overall well-being of both patients and staff in a hospital. Their work goes beyond cleanliness; they help prevent the spread of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols, ensuring that patient rooms, surgical areas, and common spaces are properly sanitized. By maintaining a clean environment, EVS technicians support the hospital’s mission and values to improve health in a safe, compassionate, and engaged environment. Their contributions are essential to the smooth operation of the facility and to patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine daily cleaning of assigned areas
• Utilizes work duty phone for EPIC, work distribution and communication
• Cleans patient discharge rooms, operating and sterile procedure rooms
• Obtains and utilizes knowledge of materials, chemicals, equipment and action processes in cleaning and maintenance of select areas
• Stocks closets, service carts and storerooms
• Maintains cleanliness of environmental services equipment and housekeeping closet
• Transports waste, recyclables, and biohazard wastes, disposing as appropriate
• Arranges Kootenai Health meeting rooms as instructed
• Maintains laundry carts for units/areas as assigned
• Maintains knowledge of environmental services systems
• Demonstrates the ability to interact, relate to, work with, and support the activities of a diverse workforce
• Recognizes and adheres to patient privacy requirements (HIPAA)
• Follows all environmental and infection and infection prevention practices (i.e. proper cleaning and disinfection protocols and processes, hand hygiene, standard and isolation precautions, as well as proper donning and doffing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous housekeeping experience preferred

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to maintain a standing position
• Must be able to stoop, crouch, bend or twist
• Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment
• Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height
• Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer‑paid options for eligible full‑time employees, plus affordable plans for part‑time staff.Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pre-tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%-6%
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award-winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• PerkSpot discountsproviding access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And an employee referral bonus program

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

Why I love my job in Hospitality Services at Kootenai Health

A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part-time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit-eligible employees also gain access to the following:

• Tuition assistance and career development programs
• Robust Retirement Plan
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials

What makes a successful employee at Kootenai Health?