Ultra Violet Technician

2600 White Plains Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is hiring for a housekeeping/maintenance technician responsible for operating ultraviolet decontamination equipment and supporting room turnover in a healthcare setting. The role requires strict adherence to safety procedures and coordination with the patient flow team to ensure rooms are disinfected promptly.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and an associate degree or equivalent, with strong computer skills and the ability to follow

Qualifications

• Requires High School or GED plus an Associate Degree or equivalent.
• Must demonstrate computer and technology proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Practices universal precaution procedures.
• Understands Ultraviolet disinfection principles.
• Operates ultraviolet/decontamination equipment daily in all areas.
• Coordinates room closures with patient flow for UV disinfection.
• Explains the technology to patients, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree or 2 years of college

Tools

SDS database

Job description

City/State: White Plains, New York
Department: Housekeeping And Maintenance
Work Shift: Day
Work Days: DAYS VARY
Scheduled Hours: Hours Vary
Hours Per Pay Period: 0
Pay Rate/Range: $20.9240-$31.4129/HR

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Essential Functions

1. Practices universal precaution procedures
2. Understands the principles of Ultraviolet disinfection
3. Understands the principles of 3M Clean Trace/ or similar surface contamination detection software/hardware.
4. Runs Ultraviolet/decontamination equipment on a day to day basis in all assigned areas
5. Coordinates and priorities with patient flow coordinator the closure of rooms to conduct Ultraviolet disinfection of rooms and areas.
6. Ability to explain to patients visitors, and staff the technology being used and how it will benefit them
7. Involved in patient room "Picture Perfect" set-up in preparation for admission
8. Practices effective time management and productive use of assigned technologies
9. Maintain all equipment in safe working condition
10. Carry out routine and emergency repairs on site on equipment as required
11. Generate and maintain usage reports for technologies
12. Report usage to Department Director as scheduled
13. Maintain maintenance logs for technology equipment
14. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
15. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Required or GED Required and Associate Degree Required or two years of college or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Required Computer and technology proficient Preferred

The associate is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to healthcare environment. Must have the ability to write legibly and have the ability to follow written and oral instructions. Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment. Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and execute multiple tasks. Requires the ability to concentrate on fine detail, with interruptions, while attending tasks. Must be able to understand and relate to theories behind related concepts. May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

EEO Statement

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer.

White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company Description

White Plains Hospital is a proud member of the Montefiore Health System, serving as its tertiary hub of advanced care in the Hudson Valley.

The Hospital is a 292-bed not-for-profit health care organization with the primary mission of providing exceptional acute and preventive medical care to all people who live in, work in or visit Westchester County and its surrounding areas.

White Plains Hospital has outpatient medical facilities across Westchester, including multispecialty practices in Armonk, Hawthorne, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Somers, Yonkers and Yorktown Heights; and Scarsdale Medical Group locations in Harrison and Scarsdale.

The Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, and in 2025 received another 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - the highest distinction offered by the federal agency - for the fourth consecutive year.

In addition, the Hospital received its third Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a distinction held by only two percent of hospitals in the country.

White Plains Hospital has consistently received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades, and in 2025 was awarded an "A" Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group for the 14th consecutive time.