Inpatient Environmental Services Associate

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston is seeking an EVS Associate - In Patient to perform daily cleaning in patient areas, office, public and other non-patient areas with respectful communication. The role includes cleaning, equipment care, and project cleaning in assigned areas.

Requirements include some high school education and 0–1 year of related experience, with basic computer skills. The position pays a base hourly wage, with considerations for shifts and additional pay practices as

Qualifications

• Some high school education required.
• 0–1 year of related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers and ability to navigate at a basic level within web‑based applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform multiple step cleaning procedures, including daily cleaning, discharge cleaning, discharge bed making, O.R. cleaning, between case cleaning, upholstery, wall, and glass care; continue work from previous shift and report incomplete assignments and maintenance issues.
• Perform dry mopping and wet mopping of common areas using appropriate equipment, including floor care machines; execute floor and carpet care techniques such as carpet bonneting and extracting.
• Respond to stat orders such as discharges, spills, floods, and all hospital-wide emergency drills; clean all organic body waste (blood, feces, sputum, and urine); clean patient equipment including IV poles, commodes, monitors, cables, specialty equipment, stretchers, wheelchairs, and cardiac chairs; assist in moves, special set-ups, and other occasions as needed.
• Collect solid and contaminated waste; seal boxes used for contaminated waste in the area where the waste is generated; deliver boxes to designated areas and to the compactor area.
• Use department procedures for preparation and selection of cleaning solutions; report low supply of inventory to supervisor or team leader; sign equipment in and out of designated storage areas; keep housekeeping cart clean, stocked, and orderly; report any malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or team leader; deliver soiled mops, cleaning cloths, and linen to designated areas.

Skills

Basic computer skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston is seeking an EVS Associate - In Patient to perform daily cleaning in patient areas, office, public and other non-patient areas with respectful communication. The role includes cleaning, equipment care, and project cleaning in assigned areas.

Requirements include some high school education and 0–1 year of related experience, with basic computer skills. The position pays a base hourly wage, with considerations for shifts and additional pay practices as