Lead EVS Tech

Regional One Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional One Health in Memphis, TN, is seeking a Lead EVS Tech to coordinate the daily activities of EVS Tech (General) and EVS Tech II in Environmental Services. The role collaborates with the Department Director, managers, and staff to maintain clean, safe patient areas.

You will train staff, schedule work, operate floor machines, uphold infection control procedures, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent education/experience is required.
• Minimum 2 years experience; two years in a housekeeping department is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and directs daily EVS activities for EVS Tech (General) and EVS Tech II.
• Inspects rooms and public areas to ensure quality standards and proper cleaning procedures.
• Operates cleaning equipment including electric floor machines, vacuums, carpet shampooers.
• Adheres to infection control procedures and HIPAA/compliance policies.
• Provides coverage for relief, assists in loading and transporting supplies, and maintains a clean work environment.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent education/experience

Job description

JOB SUMMARYThe Lead EVS Tech coordinates and directs the daily activities of EVS Tech (General) and EVS Tech II employees in Environmental ServicesKey Job ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionInteracts with the Department Director, Department Manager, supervisory staff and EVS Techs in the Environmental Services Department. Interacts with personnel in the Infection Control Department and other departments throughout the hospital. May have occasional contact with physicians, patients, and visitors to the hospital.Creates housekeeping schedules and assigned employees to areas for various responsibilitiesResponsible for explaining and demonstrating policies and procedures to new and current employees.Inspects rooms and public areas to ensure quality standardsPrioritizes room cleaning and updates status of completed work areas Assist team and perform housekeeping duties to include, but not limited to, cleaning and maintaining floor surfaces.Operates and maintains electric floor machines, industrial vacuums, carpet shampooing equipment and upholstery shampooing equipment.Adheres to appropriate procedures regarding isolation cleaning.Assembles needed materials and supplies and prepares cleaning solutions/compounds used in work.Cleans, refinishes and maintains a variety of floor coverings.Maintains floor surfaces in clean and aseptic condition; dust and wet mop, buffs/power scrubs floors; vacuums/shampoos/extracts/pilelifts carpets; mops/strips/refinishes floors/stairs spray buff tile floor surfaces.Follows 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).Performs general house keeping duties as assignedEnsures that medical units, patient rooms, public areas, offices, laboratories, restrooms and any other assigned areas are cleaned in a timely mannerAssembles needed materials and supplies.Loads service cart and transports to work area.Performs general cleaning functions following housekeeping procedures.Cleans and maintain a various floor coverings.Replaces sharp containers.Collects, transports and disposes of trash and waste properly, including infectious waste bags.Essential FunctionAssists in lifting, moving and relocating furnishings and equipment.Lifts, positions and transports supplies, materials, furnishing, etc. utilizing proper body mechanic and equipment.Requests supplies as needed.Works effectively as a team member within department and with customers to provide quality service through communication, cooperation and collaboration.Interacts and works collaboratively with patient/family/hospital staff in a customer responsive and courteous manner, in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction.Assists personnel and team when needed by performing tasks to keep department operating at peak efficiency levels.Maintains an orderly physical environment.Arranges furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion after cleaning work area.Reports any furniture or surfaces that needs shampooing or repairing.Keeps hallways uncluttered.Maintains housekeeping's utility room in order.Cleans and returns equipment to storage room.Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality and Compliance Policies).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.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/ARarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantlyWeightStandingXWalkingXSittingXLiftingXCarryingXPushingXPullingXClimbingXBalancingXStoopingXKneelingXCrouchingXCrawlingXReachingXHandlingXEducationEducation LevelEducation DetailsRequired/ PreferredHigh School Diploma/GED or equivalent education/experienceRequiredWork ExperienceExperienceExperience DetailsRequired/ PreferredMinimum 2 years experienceTwo years of experience in a housekeeping departmentRequired