Environmental Services Technician

CommonSpirit Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Nebraska Heart is seeking an Environmental Services Technician (EVS) to join a team dedicated to a safe, sanitized environment for patients, visitors and staff in Lincoln. You will learn proper disinfection and waste handling, work with PPE and follow hospital safety practices.

Daily duties include cleaning patient areas, operating floor cleaners, handling waste streams, and reporting maintenance needs. No prior experience required; a High School Diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• High School Diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects patient, ancillary and public areas daily following procedures.
• Operates manual, battery-powered and electric equipment such as floor cleaners and vacuums; maintains equipment safely.
• Handles and disposes of designated waste streams and soiled linens per protocol; inspects EVS equipment.
• Performs discharge room cleans as needed.
• Follows hospital Safety, Risk Management and Infection Control procedures.
• Identifies and reports maintenance/refurbishing needs.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As an Environmental Services Technician (EVS) at CHI Health, you’ll join a team of EVS techs who prioritize the safety of our employees, patients, and visitors by ensuring a safe and sanitized environment for all.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to understand the importance of why and how we sanitize and disinfect different environments. You are in total control of your space- where process and supplies matter. You appreciate the cleanliness of our hospital, and it is a direct reflection of how we care for the people in our community.

We provide you with personal protective equipment (PPE) to keep you safe and while you’re providing that same level of safety to others.

Everyday You Will Be Expected To

• Cleans and disinfects patient, ancillary and public areas as assigned daily following established procedures.
• Operates manual, battery-powered and electric equipment such as mechanical floor cleaners and vacuums. Maintains and stores all equipment in a safe, sanitary manner.
• Collects, handles and disposes of designated waste streams and soiled linens in the prescribed manner, Inspects EVS equipment for cleanliness and need for repair.
• Completes stat and routine discharge room cleans.
• Adheres to all hospital required Safety, Risk Management and Infection Control practices
• Identifies and reports work orders for maintenance/refurbishing needs.

*Job Requirements**NO expierence needed*

Preferred

High School Diploma

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Where You'll Work

CHI Health Nebraska Heart delivers leading-edge services to Nebraska and northern Kansas. Our network of offices and affiliated hospital-based clinics enables patients to receive timely care close to home. In addition, Nebraska Heart, located in southeast Lincoln, has dramatically reshaped the way in which patients receive care. Nebraska Heart continues to have the largest staff of experienced cardiology and vascular professionals in the area. Alongside the physicians is a dedicated team of advanced practice clinicians, nurses, technologists and staff; all committed to providing quality care and education to meet each patient’s needs during diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

*Pay Range*

$15.67 - $22.14 /hour