Environmental Services Worker Job at Appalachian Regional Healthcare System
Position Summary
The Environmental Services Technician performs general cleaning assignments including but not limited to: the operating room, stripping and refinishing of floors, carpet cleaning and extraction, trash removal, and removal of bio-medical waste from building to holding site. Removes confidential documents to holding area as needed and required. The EVS technician cleans patient rooms upon discharge and transfer of patients, assures the cleanliness of waiting rooms, ancillary offices, and other areas as assigned. Integrates knowledge and skills with effective patient interaction to provide useful information. The decisions and actions taken are determined in an ethical manner practicing compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and unique attributes of each person. Effectively communicates with patients/families, visitors, colleagues, physicians, leadership, and volunteers. All areas of practice and care delivery are provided to achieve and maintain top decile results and outcomes for patient experience, quality, and patient safety. Follows and adheres to ARHS policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and standards of behavior; practices within the practice and scope of their license.
Demonstrates the ARHS Mission, Vision, and Values in action, and, approaches work in a way that reflects a bias for action, efficiency, and personal accountability. Demonstrates professional conduct, effective communication, and effective completion of tasks. Effectively and professionally manages working relationships with coworkers, physicians, and all ARHS team members, in a way that promotes a healthy work environment. Responds quickly and accurately to emergencies in the work environment and/or to changes in patient condition. Performs duties under general supervision. Always assists coworkers, patients, families, and visitors regardless of the patient assignment, so long as the assistance is in-line with their scope of practice and license.
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and education. Starting at $15.00 / hour, this position is non-exempt, eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus, and eligible for 2nd shift differential of $1.75 on top of your base rate of pay.
Minimum Education
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High school diploma or GED preferred
Experience
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Prior experience in EVS preferred
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Experience within the hospital environment preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public, patients, family, staff, and physicians and acts within the chain of command, utilizing positive verbal and non-verbal skills
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Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
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Must be able to read, write, and count
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Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, family, staff, and physicians
Physical Demands
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Lifts, positions, pushes, pulls, and/or transfers up to and greater than 50 pounds
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Manual dexterity and mobility
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Prolonged, extensive or considerable sitting/standing/walking
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Bending, squatting, twisting, and turning
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Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less
Working Conditions
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Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases
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Frequently exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment, odorous chemicals and specimens, and unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces), etc.
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Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays) and emergencies
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Continuous standing and walking long periods = to or greater than > 8 hours per shift
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Speaking, reading, and writing, expanded > 8 hours per day
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Exposed to vibration and cramped spaces > 1-hour day
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Frequently mobilizes patients > 4 hours per day
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Frequently per shift: lifts, carries, pushes, and/or pulls > 50 lbs.
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Frequently per hour: bends, squats, kneels, twists, turns, and reaches
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Frequently per minute: hand, finger, and wrist repetition and moderate dexterity
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Frequently per hour: exposed to soft voices > 3 feet away
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Frequently per hour: exposed to close eye work
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Infrequently per shift, may be exposed to Ionizing/nonionizing radiation exposure, including x-ray and microwave
About Appalachian Regional Healthcare System
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) is the leading healthcare system in the High Country of North Carolina. Committed to building a healthier community and simply Making Life Better, ARHS offers access to three hospitals, thirteen medical offices and twenty-two outpatient services. ARHS strives to continuously provide all members of the community with access to the best possible medical treatment, illness prevention, research, and wellness education. Visit apprhs.org for more information.
About UNC Health
UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org
UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is committed to equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Discrimination and harassment of any type is prohibited. Employment at Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is contingent upon successful completion of a background and urine drug screen.
Want to know more? Contact Us!
Austin Delp, Talent Acquisition Coordinator
ajdelp@apprhs.org | 828-386-2122
Location: Appalachian Regional Healthcare System · Environmental Services
Schedule: PRN, Evenings & Weekends, 3:00pm - 11:30pm
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