EVS Tech - Operating Room - full-time days

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 32,166; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Education assistance program

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Hagerstown is looking for an EVS Tech for full-time days. Responsibilities include cleaning and disinfecting operating rooms, handling waste materials, and ensuring a safe environment for patient care. Candidates should have basic infection prevention knowledge and prior experience in environmental services. A friendly and collaborative work environment is emphasized, along with competitive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• One year in environmental services, housekeeping, or a healthcare setting preferred.
• Competency in basic computer skills is needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform terminal and between-case cleaning of operating rooms.
• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces and surgical tables.
• Remove waste, linen, and biohazard materials.
• Restock supplies as needed.
• Prepare rooms promptly to support patient flow.

Skills

Basic knowledge of infection prevention

Ability to follow detailed instructions

Competency in verbal and written communication

Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

EVS Tech - Operating Room - full-time days

Job Category: Support Services

Requisition Number: EVSTE013915

• Posted: February 4, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hourly Range: $18 USD to $23.35 USD

Locations

Meritus Medical Center
11116 Medical Campus Road
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

• Pay or shift range: $18 USD to $23.35 USD
  The posted range is the budgeted amount for this position. The actual rate of pay will be determined based on several factors, including your relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and alignment with Meritus Health’s compensation practices.

Description

Join our team and make a meaningful impact on patient care and public health. At Meritus Health, we’re committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment—because excellence starts with the basics.

What You’ll Do

• Perform terminal and between-case cleaning of operating rooms following established infection prevention standards.
• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces, surgical tables, equipment surfaces, floors, lights, booms, and fixtures.
• Remove waste, linen, and biohazard materials in compliance with hospital safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Restock supplies such as sharps containers, biohazard bags, hand sanitizer, and cleaning materials as needed.
• Prepare rooms promptly to support efficient patient flow and reduce surgical delays.
• Conduct routine core cleaning to include surgical sinks, nurses’ station, locker rooms, and lounge area.
• Assist in completing end-of-the-day checks of operating rooms.
• Safely operate floor scrubbers, UV cleaning equipment, and other environmental services tools.
• Follow all OSHA, Joint Commission, AORN, and hospital safety protocols.
• Communicate effectively with OR staff, including nurses, surgical techs, anesthesia teams, and Environmental Services Technicians, to coordinate room readiness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education – High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience – One year in environmental services, housekeeping, or a healthcare setting preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – Able to follow detailed instructions and standardized processes, able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs., and stand or walk for extended periods, basic knowledge of infection prevention and cleaning procedures (training provided), competency in basic computer skills, and competency in verbal and written communication.

Caring for Our Team

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well‑being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, along with life insurance, short and long‑term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401(k) plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen, and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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