Lead Environmental Services Technician
Prime Healthcare
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Prime Healthcare is hiring a Lead Environmental Services Technician. Prime Healthcare is seeking a Lead Environmental Services Technician to maintain a clean, safe, infection‑controlled environment while overseeing a team of EVS staff at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. The role involves supervising staff, inspecting patient rooms and operating rooms, performing cleaning in high‑risk areas, and ensuring compliance with hospital policies, OSHA standards, and Joint Commission requirements.
Key focus areas include Supervise and support EVS staff during shifts by assigning tasks, training new employees, and monitoring work quality, Inspect patient rooms, ORs, and high‑risk areas for proper sanitation, infection control compliance, and readiness, and Perform cleaning and disinfection tasks in sensitive areas such as isolation rooms, operating rooms, and emergency departments.
Important skills include Chemical Sanitizers, General Housekeeping Functions, and Housekeeping. Preferred (not required): Supervision, Training, Work Quality Monitoring, and Sanitation Inspection.
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Overview Shifts Available: Days
Employment Type: Full-time
Hours: 8-hour - 7:00am to 3:30pm
Location: Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS
We are seeking a Lead Environmental Services Technician, also referred to as an Environmental Services Lead Technician, Housekeeping Lead or Lead EVS Tech. The Lead EVS Tech maintains a clean, safe, and infection-controlled environment while overseeing and guiding a team of EVS staff. The Lead EVS Tech will ensure that patient rooms, operating rooms, and other critical areas meet strict cleanliness and safety standards, especially related to infection prevention.
Responsibilities
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Supervise and support EVS staff during shifts by assigning tasks, training new employees, and monitoring work quality
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Inspect patient rooms, ORs, and high-risk areas for proper sanitation, infection control compliance, and readiness
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Perform cleaning and disinfection tasks in sensitive areas such as isolation rooms, operating rooms, and emergency departments
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Respond to urgent cleaning needs like blood/body fluid spills or room turnovers for admissions and discharges
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Ensure compliance with hospital policies, OSHA standards, and Joint Commission requirements
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Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, reporting needs or malfunctions
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Communicate with nursing and clinical teams to coordinate cleaning schedules with patient care activities
Qualifications
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A minimum of 1-year Housekeeping experience in hospital setting.
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Familiarity with Joint Commission requirements, preferred.
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Familiarity with chemical sanitizers and general housekeeping functions. Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
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Health, dental, and vision insurance options
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Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
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Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
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Employer 401K options
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Tuition reimbursement options
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Life, disability, and other insurance options
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Many other amazing benefits
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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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
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