EVS Technician - Flexible Scheduling, PTO & Benefits

Steele Memorial Medical Center; Salmon (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Health insurance

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Job summary

Steele Memorial Hospital is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to clean and disinfect patient rooms, ORs, and common areas in alignment with infection-control standards. You will collaborate with nursing and other departments to ensure rapid room turnover and adequate linen handling within the laundry team.

The role emphasizes proper chemical handling, PPE compliance, and ongoing training to uphold hospital cleanliness and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, exam rooms, ORs, restrooms, hallways, offices and common areas based on specific area detailed instructions.
• Perform routine, terminal, and discharge cleaning following hospital protocols.
• Use proper aseptic techniques and follow infection-control procedures.
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely and according to SDS guidelines.
• Support rapid turnover between patients or surgical cases.
• Restock supplies and ensure assigned areas are fully equipped.
• Report maintenance or safety issues promptly.
• Collect, transport, and restock clean linens; remove soiled linens per protocol.
• Dispose of regular and biohazard waste according to hospital policy.
• Safely operate floor scrubbers, vacuums, carpet extractor, steam cleaner, trash/utility cards, wall washing systems and other specialized cleaning equipment.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and report malfunctions.
• Interact professionally with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold hospital values.
• Collaborate with nursing, surgery, and other departments to meet cleaning needs.
• Works as part of the laundry team, collecting and washing and processing clean linen for distribution to all user departments. Able to operate commercial washers and dryers
• Complete required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances.
• Comply with use of proper cleaning chemicals per surface being cleaned. Follow and use manufacturer’s recommendations per cleaning surface.
• Monitors inventory and notify supervisors of potential shortages before they happen.
• Stocks closets with necessary supplies to complete duties.

Job description

Steele Memorial Hospital is seeking an Environmental Services Technician to clean and disinfect patient rooms, ORs, and common areas in alignment with infection-control standards. You will collaborate with nursing and other departments to ensure rapid room turnover and adequate linen handling within the laundry team.

The role emphasizes proper chemical handling, PPE compliance, and ongoing training to uphold hospital cleanliness and patient safety.