EVS Tech III - OR Lead (Days)

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste. **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS** Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 **WORK SHIFT:** Monday - Friday: 6:30a - 3:00p | Rotating Holidays and Weekends **JOB SUMMARY:** Responsible for performing duties in accordance with established organizational policies and procedures for providing a safe environment, achieved by demonstrating the principles of cleaning, disinfection, and quality assurance toward the reduction of harmful pathogens for the benefit of patients, visitors, and staff. While executing the assigned tasks, the trash/soiled linen technician will have indirect contact with patients and family and be able to professional acknowledge them and maintain a safe distance for passage. Possesses technical skills collects, transports, and properly disposes of trash and bio-hazardous materials following established safety protocols. Responsible for responding favorably to requests to adjust daily workflow or area assignments to meet facility needs. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** - Practices critical thinking skills to include prioritization. - Demonstrates personal accountability. - Identify and utilize appropriate resources to ensure identified problems or concerns are followed through and resolved. - Recognizes the importance of how their communication is received by patients, visitors and other health care workers, staff, etc. - Recognizes their role as part of the larger organization and models the mission statement through interaction with patients, family, visitors, and other facility staff. ***Preferred Qualifications:*** - High School Diploma or GED preferred - Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) desired **PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) – handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing Frequently (34%-66%) - stooping, crouching Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, crawling, reaching **EMPLOYMENT** Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found **[b](https://www.sttammany.health/ourmission)[y clicking here](https://www.sttammany.health/ourmission)**, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process. **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER** St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.