Environmental Services Tech (Casual Call, Day Shift)

Position Summary: 

Performs intermediate-level cleaning and disinfection in patient care areas including isolation rooms, procedure rooms, psychiatric services, and labor & delivery. Supports quality assurance activities and serves as a resource for Technician I staff. Follows established procedures to support infection prevention, patient experience, and a safe environment of care.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Six (6) months environmental services or closely related healthcare support experience required.

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience with isolation/procedure area cleaning.
• Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) credential.

Essential Job Functions:  In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

• Perform daily and discharge cleaning of patient rooms, restrooms, and general areas following defined sequence, dwell times, and high-touch surface protocols.
• Complete isolation room cleaning and terminal/discharge cleans per transmission-based precautions, including proper donning/doffing of PPE and disinfectant selection.
• Clean and disinfect procedure rooms (e.g., ED treatment, imaging, endoscopy recovery) according to area-specific protocols.
• Provide specialized cleaning in psychiatric services areas using safety-first practices (ligature awareness, secured tools/equipment, patient privacy) and in Labor & Delivery/post-partum areas per maternal-infant care protocols.
• Conduct routine quality checks (e.g., visual inspections, fluorescent marker or comparable methods) and document results; communicate corrective actions.
• Assist with training, mentoring, and spot-coaching of Technician I staff on workflow, safety, and service standards.
• Maintain safe handling and transport of regulated medical waste, soiled/clean linen, and supply restocking for assigned zones.
• Operate and maintain floor-care equipment (auto-scrubber, burnisher) and perform periodic floor care as assigned.
• Prioritize and respond to STAT service calls; coordinate with nursing and ancillary departments to meet room readiness targets.
• Support departmental rounding, audit readiness, and customer service initiatives.
• Accurately record tasks and quality findings in EVS systems; escalate issues to EVS leadership and Infection Prevention as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
• Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.

Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Stand (Continuously): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Walk (Continuously): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.

Climb (Repeatedly): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.

Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Continuously): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.

Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.

Push/Pull (Continuously): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.

Vision (Occasionally): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.

Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.

Exposures (Repeatedly): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.

*Frequency Key:  Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

77312320 Environmental Services (BHDH)