Environmental Services Tech (Full-time, 2:00pm - 10:30pm)

**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](https://www.wregional.com/main/about-us) is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in [Northwest Arkansas](https://www.wregional.com/main/northwest-arkansas-links) 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](https://www.wregional.com/main/news/washington-regional-named-1-hospital-in-arkansas-f-480) for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ 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](https://www.wregional.com/neuroscience-institute/neuroscience-institute); [Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute](https://www.wregional.com/walker-heart-institute/walker-heart-institute); [Washington Regional Women and Infants Center](https://www.wregional.com/womens-health/womens-health); [Washington Regional Total Joint Center](https://www.wregional.com/total-joint-center/total-joint-center); and [Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors](https://www.wregional.com/senior-health/senior-health). **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 perfor…