Environmental Services Technician

Overview Shifts Available:  Days 

Employment Type:  Full-time 

Hours:  8-hour - 7:00am to 3:30pm 

Location:  St Joseph Medical Center – Kansas City, MO 

We are seeking an Environmental Services Technician, also referred to as a EVS Tech or Hospital Housekeeper.  The EVS Tech ensures a safe and healthy environment by cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms, operating rooms, and common areas to prevent infection. The EVS Tech will handle waste disposal, restock supplies, maintain floors and surfaces, and respond to urgent cleaning needs.  

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, operating rooms, and common areas to prevent the spread of infections 

• Properly disposing of medical and hazardous waste according to hospital protocols 

• Restock supplies like gloves, masks, and cleaning materials in various hospital areas 

• Clean and maintain floors, restrooms, and other surfaces using specialized equipment and chemicals 

• Respond to urgent cleaning needs such as spills or contamination incidents and communicate promptly using phone, handheld radios, pagers, and other devices 

• Maintain a high level of cleanliness within the hospital and adjacent buildings, which may require traveling between facilities independently 

Qualifications  

• One (1) year of knowledge within acute care hospital environmental service techniques, practices and procedures required.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

• Must be able to read, understand and communicate effectively. Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:  

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options 

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays 

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options 

• Employer 401K options 

• Tuition reimbursement options  

• Life, disability, and other insurance options 

• Many other amazing benefits   

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/  #LI-TK1

Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:  https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf