Environmental Services Technician (EVS)

Position: Environmental Services Technician Reports To: Facilities Engineer 

Position Summary

The Environmental Services (EVS) Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment throughout the ambulatory surgery center. This role supports infection prevention efforts by ensuring proper cleaning and disinfection of clinical and non-clinical areas in accordance with AAAHC standards, CDC guidelines, and facility policies.

Key Responsibilities

Cleaning & Disinfection:
- Perform daily cleaning and disinfection of operating rooms, pre-op and PACU areas, procedure rooms, waiting areas, restrooms, offices, and common spaces.
- Follow approved cleaning agents per manufacturer instructions.
- Disinfect high-touch surfaces routinely.

Surgical/Clinical Support:
- Perform terminal cleaning of ORs.
- Assist with room turnover cleaning.
- Maintain cleanliness of patient care equipment and surfaces.

Waste & Linen Management:
- Dispose of regular waste, regulated medical waste, and sharps per policy.
- Handle soiled linen per infection control policy.

Infection Prevention & Safety:
- Follow PPE and bloodborne pathogen protocols.
- Participate in infection control initiatives.
- Report hazards or incidents.

Inventory & Supplies:
- Maintain cleaning supplies and PPE.
- Ensure proper chemical storage and labeling.

Regulatory Compliance:
- Adhere to AAAHC and OSHA standards.
- Maintain required documentation and logs.
- Participate in surveys and quality activities.

Skills & Competencies

- Attention to detail
- Infection prevention knowledge
- Ability to work independently
- Strong reliability
- Effective communication

Work Environment

Ambulatory surgery center specializing in orthopedic procedures. Exposure to clinical areas and regulated waste. Must follow PPE requirements.

Reporting Structure

Reports to Facilities Engineer / Collaborates with Infection Preventionist

Additional Expectations

- Maintain HIPAA confidentiality
- Demonstrate professionalism
- Support patient safety and quality care

Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

- Healthcare EVS experience preferred.

- Knowledge of infection control practices preferred.

Physical Requirements

- Prolonged standing and walking

- Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs

- Frequent bending and reaching

- Exposure to chemicals and biohazards