• Job Description

  Req#: 111585

  Overview

  Heart. Soul. Expertise. That’s what defines a Environmental Services team. No matter where you are in your career, when you chose this distinguished profession, you chose to change lives. We are proud to be the only health system in Georgia with four Magnet®-recognized hospitals: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Emory University Hospital, Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital.

  Our Environmental Services team are integral members of inter-professional teams in hospitals and clinics that are committed to outstanding patient care. We’re eager to share what we learn with hospitals around the country, and the world. We’ve got the backing, knowledge, experience and permission to lead the way in developing new and better approaches to preventing and treating disease, and our patients get treatments years before anyone else.

  Shift Time: 7a-3:30p

  Description

  JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Performs duties involved with cleaning patient and non-patient areas by utilizing appropriate cleaning aids.
  • Pays close attention to cleaning detail.
  • Cleans, polishes furniture/fixtures in assigned areas and arranges furniture and/or equipment as directed.
  • Cleans floors with vacuums, dust mops, and/or wet mops.
  • Collects and removes trash and recyclable items and deposits to designated area.
  • May be required to dispose of biochemical waste in accordance with policy and procedures.
  • Operates light power equipment and performs preventive maintenance on equipment; e.g., ensures vacuum cleaner bags are emptied regularly.
  • Maintains adequate stock of supplies in bathrooms and storage areas.
  • Tells supervisor when time to restock and re-order supplies.
  • Greets and acknowledges patients, families, and coworkers to ensure a positive environment.
  • Performs work in a safe manner by practicing all infection control procedures, being aware of safety hazards and acting on hazards accordingly.
  • Follows prescribed cleaning techniques and uses cleaning solutions appropriately.
  • Maintains security and confidentiality of areas by locking/unlocking doors and performing related functions.
  • Assigned to clean and disinfect surgical, procedural, and specialized areas such as Sterile Processing.
  • Cleans and maintains various floors surfaces. This includes carpet, wood, marble, vinyl, vct, stone, tile, slate etc.
  • Performs floor care using equipment such as ride-on, walk-behind, and manual operated machines for scrubbing, buffing, and polishing of floors.
  • Apply wax and other floor care products under the guidance of EVS Leadership.
  • Responsible for transporting waste to central waste depository and packaging biohazardous and biochemical waste to OSHA and DOT standards.
  • May assist with daily operations to include use of UV Light. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Previous environmental services or custodial experience.
  • Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions.
  • Some positions within this classification may require the ability to lift 50-75 pounds and to bend, stoop, and twist. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks

  Additional Details

  Environmental Services Tech (EVS I - EVS III)

  Salary: $14.60-21.35/hourThe grade and salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within the qualifications of each level, relevant experience, skills, performance and internal equity. This position is eligible for shift differentials.

• About the company

  Emory Healthcare, part of Emory University, is the most extensive health care system in Georgia. We are made up of 11 hospitals, the Emory Clinic, and more than 250 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 2,800 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

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