Environmental Services Tech I (Full Time, 6Am - 2:30Pm)

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The EVS Tech I reports to the Environmental Services Manager and is responsible for the daily cleaning and disinfection of patient and non-patient areas to support a safe, sanitary healing environment. This position has frequent interaction with staff, visitors, and patients and is expected to demonstrate courteous, service-oriented communication.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Follow departmental policies and manufacturer instructions for the safe handling, dilution, and use of cleaning/disinfecting chemicals and equipment.
• Stock and maintain the EVS supply cart/closet (e.g., liners, microfiber, paper products, disinfectants) at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, offices, restrooms, corridors, and other assigned areas according to established schedules and standards.
• Perform discharge/terminal cleaning and enhanced cleaning for isolation rooms as assigned, following infection prevention precautions.
• Collect, remove, and properly dispose of trash, linen, and waste, including regulated medical waste, in accordance with hospital policy.
• Replenish disposable items such as soap, paper towels, toilet paper, gloves, and sanitizer dispensers as assigned.
• Clean and disinfect equipment and furniture (e.g., beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, tables) per unit workflow and EVS procedures.
• Respond promptly to calls for service including spills, bodily fluid cleanups, and room/equipment turnarounds; place appropriate wet-floor signage and follow safety protocols.
• Dust and spot-clean high and low surfaces, vents, ledges, and other touchpoints; focus on high-touch areas to reduce infection risk.
• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow Standard/Transmission-Based Precautions as applicable.
• Use assigned tracking system and approved electronic devices to receive, document, and close tasks; communicate status updates as needed.
• Provide positive customer service and maintain patient privacy and confidentiality while interacting with patients, visitors, and staff.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, preferred.
• Licensure and Certifications: N/A
• Experience: Previous housekeeping experience in a hospital setting, preferred.

Work Environment: This position spends the majority of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. Occasional sitting may be required while performing work in a standard office environment (e.g., documentation, training). The employee must have the ability to read, write, and speak English. This position may be exposed to industrial-strength cleaning chemicals, body fluids, and communicable diseases and must follow all required safety and infection prevention practices.

Notice: This job description is designed to provide an overview of the essential and principal duties and responsibilities of the position. The job description is not designed or intended to cover or set forth a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Washington Regional reserves the right in its absolute discretion to change duties, responsibilities or activities or assign new duties, responsibilities, or activities at any time with or without notice. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.