Description Weiser Memorial Hospital--rated as one of Idaho's best places to work--is looking to hire an Environmental Services Technician to join our team. The EVS Technician cleans all areas of the hospital according to policies and procedures. Maintains cleanliness and sanitary conditions within the hospital. Performs light maintenance duties such as trash removal and disposal. Cleans and maintains all carpeted and hard surface floors in the facility. Performs linen duties which provide patients, visitors, and staff with a safe and clean environment. Participates in department's quality performance improvement (QPI) activities. Weiser Memorial Hospital, a PERSI employer, offers a competitive benefits package in addition to continuing education and professional development opportunities. Benefits include, but are not limited to: Idaho State Retirement (PERSI) 401(k) Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans Discounted medical services Medical and dependent care savings plans Guaranteed life insurance Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Air St. Luke's Membership Weiser Memorial Hospital participates in eVerify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Weiser, ID, is located in Western Idaho, minutes away from I-84 and offers a lower cost of living than the national average, including nearby Boise. Weiser is well-known for its many rivers, access to outdoor recreational areas, and as the host of the annual National Old-time Fiddlers' Contest & Festival.

Responsibilities:

Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Environmental Services Department. Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators and stairways in a clean, neat and sanitary manner. Completes work assignments in a timely manner. Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure. Uses and maintains equipment properly. Assists visitors with directions whenever requested. Always introduces self to patients, families and visitors. Reports safety hazards as appropriate. Transports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal area. Replenishes and restocks supplies in supply closets and on cleaning carts. Follows all infection control practices including hand hygiene techniques, standard precautions and isolation precautions. Maintains set quality standards when performing job duties. Works day, weekend, evening or night shift as assigned. Ability to do work on his/her own with normal supervision. Observes safety precautions at all times to ensure safety for self, fellow employees, patients, and visitors. Maintains and ensures age-specific precautions. (See age-related competency form) Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Able to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner to reflect the highest integrity of the Environmental Services Department. Performs routine cleaning of patient rooms, nursing units, offices, clinical areas, waiting areas, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors, elevators and stairways in a clean, neat and sanitary manner. Completes work assignments in a timely manner. Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure. Uses and maintains equipment properly. Assists visitors with directions whenever requested. Always introduces self to patients, families and visitors. Requirements High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred. One to three (1-3) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred.