EVS Associate

Banner Health; Ogallala (NE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Ogallala, Nebraska is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to clean patient rooms and hospital areas. The role operates 2pm-10:30pm, full-time, with weekend rotations and holiday requirements.

You will work as part of the EVS team to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The position emphasizes adherence to cleaning protocols, safety data sheets, and efficient task completion under supervision, contributing to high morale and

Qualifications

• Requires ability to work independently and as part of a team without continuous supervision.
• Able to interpret and respond to verbal and written instructions.
• Effective communication by phone and verbally; read MSDS and chemical usage instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning tasks: dusting, mopping, scrubbing, disinfecting, vacuuming, polishing.
• Empty hampers, collect and transport soiled linens; handle trash and medical waste disposal.
• Restock and replenish supplies (toilet tissue, towels, soap) in assigned areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and log usage; report repairs as needed.
• Conduct special projects like window washing or deep clean of heavily soiled areas.
• Respond to questions from patients, staff and visitors; aim for high customer service satisfaction.
• Work within assigned facility/area with routine supervision.

Skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Primary City/State:Ogallala, NebraskaDepartment Name:Environmental Svcs-HospWork Shift:EveningJob Category:Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary**** $1,000 Hire On Incentive Available ****Find your path in health care. Operating a hospital is more than IV bags and trauma rooms. One might be surprised by the number of people who work behind the scenes and play a critical role in ensuring the best care for our patients. Apply today.Ogallala offers one of Nebraska's most popular recreational areas Lake McConaughy, the state's largest lake. There are all sorts of activities here from boating, fishing and camping to viewing the diverse avian populations. West Wing Golf Club provides a relaxing 18-hole game through moguls and greens while a stroll down Main Street offers a glimpse into life in a 19th Century town.As part of the EVS team, you will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the hospital making it safe our employees, patients and families This position is full time, 40 hours per week working 2pm-10:30pm! Weekend rotations and holidays are required in this role.Ogallala Community Hospital combines tradition and technology in the charming small town of Ogallala, Nebraska. Our 18-bed facility is at the heart of a well-integrated, total care system from primary care to specialty care and is committed to meeting the health care needs of western Nebraska. Serving a patient population from newborns through geriatric patients, we operate a very busy outpatient clinic as well as a specialty clinic with a variety of visiting specialists, including cardiology, oncology, OB/GYN, podiatry, dermatology, bariatrics, pain management, and ophthalmology as well as a Retina Specialist. Our commitment to compassionate, innovative patient care is evidenced in our receiving accreditation from the Joint Commission as well as being recognized as an “age friendly facility”. We have received multiple awards including Safe Sleep Hospital Champion, Abusive Head Trauma Hospital Champion, Learned Breastfeeding Champion Award. We also provide a uniquely rewarding lifestyle for healthcare professionals. In fact, we are located just a few miles from the shore of beautiful Lake McConaughy, Nebraska's largest body of water. With more than 100 miles of shoreline and white sand beaches you'll enjoy recreational opportunities for all seasons.POSITION SUMMARYThis position performs all cleaning of patient rooms and/or assigned areas. Works as a member of the environmental service team to ensure the safety, health, and high morale of patients, visitors and staff by helping to provide a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing environment with minimal interference to others.CORE FUNCTIONS1. Performs a variety of assigned cleaning tasks, including dusting, mopping, scrubbing, disinfecting, vacuuming and polishing according to departmental policy and procedures. Must plan the completion of these tasks daily.2. Empties hampers and transports of soiled linen. Empties trash containers and removes all trash. Empties all medical waste containers, including sharps.3. Inventories, restocks and replenish supplies such as toilet tissue, paper towels, hand soap, etcetera, located in all assigned areas of the facility.4. Maintains cleanliness of departmental equipment and notifies appropriate personnel as repairs become necessary. Protects equipment from damage by proper use; properly logs out and in equipment that has been used.5. May perform special projects such as: windows washing, wall washing, removing heavily soiled items or furnishings.6. Responds to questions and requests from patients, staff and visitors. Meets or exceeds goals for customer service satisfaction.7. Under regular supervision, this position has responsibility at an assigned facility/area only. Internal customers include facility staff, physicians, nurses, patients, visitors, supervisors, managers, and executives. External customers include visitors, patients, and employees from other company and non-company facilities.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSRequires the ability to work independently and as part of a team without continuous supervision. Must be able to interpret and respond to verbal and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively with others by phone and verbally. Must be able to read and understand material safety data sheets and instructions for mixing and use of cleaning chemicals, and able to fill out chemical identification stickers.Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working at Olive Branch Senior Center must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPrevious related experience and familiarity with environmental services equipment and cleaning techniques is preferred.Additional related education and/or experience preferred.EEO Statement:EEO/Disabled/VeteransOur organization supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy Policy:Privacy Policy