EVS Tech (General)

Regional One Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional One Health in Memphis, TN is seeking a diligent hospital housekeeping professional to clean medical units, patient rooms, public areas and offices, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.

You will follow infection control standards, remove trash, maintain equipment and assist with supplies, prioritizing tasks based on bed availability and patient care needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of housekeeping or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning of medical units, patient rooms, public areas, and offices.
• Maintain infection control and sanitation standards.
• Remove trash and maintain an orderly environment.
• Assist with equipment and supplies; report malfunctions.
• Respond to dispatched cleaning requests; prioritize by bed availability.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARYPerforms cleaning of assigned areas, such as medical units, patient rooms, public areas, offices, laboratories, restrooms and other duties related to housekeeping as assignedKey Job ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionPerforms various housekeeping duties to provide patients, visitors and staff with a safe and clean environment by maintaining standards of cleanliness, sanitation and infection control.General CleaningEnsures that medical units, patient rooms, public areas, offices, laboratories, restrooms and any other assigned areas are cleaned in a timely manner.Patient Care AreasMaintains clean environment in patient rooms, patient rest rooms, beds, waiting areas and examination areas; sweep and mop tile floors and/or vacuum carpet.Clinical/Office AreasMaintains cleanliness in clinical/office areas including damp wipe furniture, fixtures, counter tops, telephones, file cabinets, ledges, base tile, etc.TrashRemoves all trash from hospital and deposit into designated area.Cleans trash carts and trash cans.Maintains an orderly physical environment.Arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion after cleaning work area.Reports any furniture that needs shampooing or repairing.Keeps hallways uncluttered.Organizes/prioritizes work assignments to provide timely housekeeping services.Answers dispatched calls and responds accordingly.Prioritizes work based on bed availability, patient care and staff needs.Communicates the needed for assistance to Manager to avoid service delays.Provides assistance to co-workers as workload requires.Essential FunctionFollows prescribed disinfecting procedures in performing work. Cleans blood and body fluids from floors, walls, beds, and other equipment using Universal Precaution (UP), Personal Protective Equipment, (PPE) and Personal Protective Devices (PPD).Maintains required department records, reports and files. Adheres to established department policies, procedures, objectives, compliance/quality improvement with consideration given to risk management, infection control and patient safety practices.Assists in care and maintains equipment and supplies.Cleans and assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner.Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor.Provides coverage for relief and absences. Demonstrates flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays to provide continuous coverage as required.Physical DemandsA thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Physical DemandN/ARarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantlyWeightStandingXWalkingXSittingXLiftingXCarryingXPushingXPullingXClimbingXBalancingXStoopingXKneelingXCrouchingXCrawlingXReachingXHandlingXGraspingXFeelingXTalkingXHearingXRepetitive MotionsXEye/Hand/Foot CoordinationXEducationEducation LevelEducation DetailsRequired/ PreferredHigh School DiplomaOr GEDPreferredWork ExperienceExperienceExperience DetailsRequired/ PreferredAt least 1 year experienceSome ExperiencePreferred