EVS Tech II (Part-Time)

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

WORK SHIFT: Friday - Sunday: 12:00p - 4:00p

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Environmental Services Technician II is responsible for providing a safe care environment for patients, and staff (visitors as appropriate to setting) within a specialty area (surgical services/per-operative suite, Cath lab, endoscopy etc.) 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 EVS Tech II will have indirect contact with patients and family and will need to be able to professionally communicate the cleaning process when required. Responsible for ensuring timely room turns related to patient throughput within the basic principles of environmental hygiene and infection prevention. The environmental services technician II, in accordance with organizational standards of quality, is an essential contributor to cleaning, disinfection, infection prevention and patient experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• St. Tammany Health System will provide on-the-job training, which includes effective cleaning techniques, choosing the correct cleaning agents including dwell times, operating vacuums, adhering to health and safety regulations, and demonstrating good customer service skills. 
• Basic math skills and the ability to follow instructions. 
• Required to have both the Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) and Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician (CSCT) within 12 months of hire.
• One (1) year health care environmental services experience required.
• Can distinguish the differences between levels of disinfection and perform low and intermediate level disinfection. 
• Ability to explain orally or in writing the differences between levels of disinfection and perform intermediate level disinfection in areas where required. 
• Can demonstrate effective use of computers and/or mobile devices for daily job performance activities.
• Respectfully listens to viewpoints and ideas of others.
• Ability to communicate orally or in writing openly and candidly, creates an environment where co-workers and team members reciprocate in kind.
• Respectfully listens to and respects the viewpoints and ideas of others.

 
Preferred Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

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 20 pounds is required, with the exception of lifting overhead (limited to 3 pounds).
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 by clicking here, 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.