EVS Tech - full-time

As an Environmental Services Technician (EVS Tech), you play a crucial role in maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary environment for patients, staff, and visitors at Meritus. Your work directly impacts patient care by preventing infections and ensuring the hospital meets strict health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning and Disinfecting
  • Clean patient rooms, bathrooms, operating rooms, hallways, and other common areas using approved cleaning solutions and disinfectants. This includes high-touch surfaces, floors, and equipment.
• Waste Management
  • Collect and dispose of medical waste, regular trash, and recycling materials, ensuring proper handling of hazardous materials like biohazardous waste.
• Room Turnover
  • Respond quickly to turnover rooms between patients or procedures. This often includes disinfecting beds, furniture, and medical equipment to ensure the room is ready for the next patient.
• Adherence to Protocols
  • Follow infection control protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhering to hospital policies on patient privacy (HIPAA) and safety.
• Communication
  • Work closely with nurses, doctors, and other staff to ensure rooms are cleaned in a timely manner and communicate any issues or concerns regarding cleanliness, safety, or equipment malfunction.

Working Conditions:

• Physical Demands
  • This job is physically demanding. You’ll be on your feet for long periods, walking between different areas of the hospital, lifting and moving equipment or supplies, and bending to clean floors and lower surfaces.
• Exposure to Hazards
  • You may be exposed to blood, bodily fluids, or other hazardous materials. Proper PPE and safety protocols will be provided and must be followed at all times.
• Fast-Paced Environment
  • Hospitals are busy, high-pressure environments, particularly during emergencies or high patient volume periods. The ability to work efficiently while maintaining attention to detail is critical.
• Shift Work
  • Meritus Health operates 24/7, so shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Flexibility with scheduling is often required.

Rewards of the Role:

• Direct Impact on Patient Care
  • Your work is essential in creating a safe environment for patients, which can positively affect their recovery and overall experience in the hospital.
• Part of a Team
  • You’ll work closely with healthcare professionals and other support staff, fostering a sense of teamwork and contributing to the hospital’s mission of improving the health of our community.
• Job Security and Opportunities
  • Meritus is always in need of dedicated environmental services staff. This role often provides opportunities for advancement into lead or supervisory roles. We also offer a referral bonus for referring new team members.

Challenges:

• Stressful Situations
  • There may be times when patient emergencies, infectious disease outbreaks, or high turnover rates require cleaning large areas under pressure.
• Repetitive Tasks
  • The nature of the work involves performing similar cleaning tasks daily, which can become monotonous for some.
• Emotional Environment
  • Working in a hospital means exposure to patients and their families during difficult and emotional times, which can be mentally and emotionally taxing.

Is This Job Right for You?

This role is ideal for individuals who:

• Have a strong attention to detail.
• Can handle physically demanding tasks and remain on their feet for extended periods.
• Are comfortable working in a healthcare environment with exposure to illness and bodily fluids.
• Have a passion for contributing to patient care, even in an indirect role.
• Enjoy working as part of a team in a structured environment.
• Follows the Happy to Help culture

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 401k 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.

Strength Through Diversity
Meritus Health believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Meritus Health, and we expect a record of achievement and advancement as we meet our mission.

Our commitment to equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential.

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