Offer summary

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED is preferred., Previous housekeeping experience in a hospital setting is preferred., Ability to read, write, and speak English., Comfortable working with cleaning chemicals and handling waste..

Key responsibilities:

Clean and disinfect patient and non-patient areas daily.

Handle and dispose of trash and waste materials properly.

Replenish supplies like soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.

Interact positively with patients, visitors, and staff.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School Diploma or GED

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Environmental Services

Description

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision and Values

Washington Regional Medical System (the “System”) is our region’s only locally governed, community-owned, not-for-profit healthcare system. The System includes a 425-bed acute care hospital known as Washington Regional Medical Center (the “Hospital”) which is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Hospital is supported by the System- including primary, specialty and urgent care operations - that span across Northwest Arkansas into Harrison and Eureka Springs. Being heavily supported and invested in our community makes Washington Regional a unique employer, encouraging staff to give back to the community in which we live and work … and give back to each other.

Washington Regional Mission, Vision and Values prove to be a firm foundation and inspiration from which we fulfill our purpose.

Mission: Washington Regional is committed to improving the health of people in communities we serve through compassionate, high quality care, prevention and wellness education.

Vision: To be the leading healthcare system in Northwest Arkansas --- the best place to receive care and the best place to give care.

Values: To treat others – patients and their families, visitors, physicians, and each other – as we would want to be treated.

Position Summary

The role of the EVS Tech I reports to the EVS Manager. This position is responsible for the daily cleaning of patient and non-patient areas. This position will have frequent interaction with staff, visitors, and patients.

Essential Position Responsibilities

Comply with proper handling and use of EVS chemicals and equipment
Ensure EVS supply cart is filled with necessary materials at the beginning and end of shift
Learn Teletracking software and use approved electronic devices
Collecting and properly disposing of trash and waste material
Replenish disposable items such as soap, paper towel, and toilet paper
Clean and disinfects equipment and furniture
Clean up spills
Dust high areas
Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment as needed
Provide positive interactions 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 will spend 90% of the time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 10% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position must have the ability to read, write, and speak the English language. This position will be exposed to industrial strength cleaning chemicals, body fluids, and communicable diseases.

Qualifications

Qualifications

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