Discover concierge-level emergency care in a comfortable, upscale environment at Albuquerque ER & Hospital. Our expert team of physicians is dedicated to providing top-tier emergency care that prioritizes you and your loved ones with guaranteed fast results and short wait times—no matter your illness or injury. Our state-of-the-art facility also offers outpatient imaging, such as MRIs, CT scans, X-rays, and ultrasounds, seven days a week.
We seek a new Hospital Housekeeping EVS Tech to join our team
The Hospital Housekeeping EVS Tech plays a critical role in ensuring the health and safety of patients, staff, and visitors within a healthcare facility. By maintaining a sterile and clean environment, housekeeping helps to prevent the spread of infections and promote overall hygiene.
The importance of practical hospital housekeeping cannot be overstated, as it directly impacts patient recovery, the overall hospital environment, and the facility's reputation for cleanliness and care quality.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Room Cleaning: Thoroughly cleaning patient rooms, including disinfecting surfaces, furniture, and equipment to eliminate germs and bacteria.
- Bed Making: Properly making beds to ensure patient comfort while adhering to hospital cleanliness and infection control protocols.
- Linen Management: Replenishing clean linens, including sheets, blankets, and towels, and safely handling soiled linens to prevent cross-contamination.
- Floor Maintenance: Regular sweeping, mopping, and managing spills to keep floors safe and clean, reducing the risk of slips and falls.
- Restroom Sanitation: Ensuring all restrooms are cleaned and provided with necessary supplies (soap, paper towels, etc.) to maintain hygiene standards.
- Waste Disposal: Properly handling and disposing of medical waste, recycling, and general trash as per regulatory guidelines.
- Inventory Management: Tracking cleaning supplies and equipment, and notifying supervisors when inventory is low.
- Adhering to Protocols: Following hospital policies and protocols for infection control and safety, including using personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Reporting Maintenance Issues: Identifying and reporting any maintenance or safety concerns in the facility that may require attention.
- Collaboration: Working closely with nursing and medical staff to coordinate cleaning schedules around patient care needs.
JOB COMPETENCIES:
- Understand/Comply with Hospital Policy and Procedures.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a hospital setting is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Constant: Vision (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth, and ability to adjust focus); Hearing; Speaking; Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; Walk; Sit; Balance; Repetitive motions
- Frequent: Bend, Squat, Twist, Push/Pull up to 20 pounds without assistance; up to 50 with assistance; Lift/Carry up to 20 pounds without assistance; up to 50 pounds with assistance
- Occasional: Climb, Kneel, Crouch, Distinguish Colors, Exposure to noise/high-pitched noise, Exposure to hazards, allergens, toxins/chemicals/detergents.
- Rarely: Exposure to potential electric shock; Work in a confined area
- Other: Must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including gloves, gowns, goggles, and masks.
- Potential exposure to infectious diseases.
- Potential for cuts and bruises.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- OSHA Category I: Normal routine involves exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue as part of employment.
Benefits:
- $0 Premium Benefits- Medical, Dental, Vision* (FT) HDHP
- HSA / FSA
- 401K (FT, PT, PRN)
- STD / LTD (FT)
- $50K Basic Life Insurance*(FT)
- Supplemental Policies*
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (FT, PT, PRN)
- Employee Assistance Program
Incentives:
- Work-Life Balance
- Concierge-Style Environment
- Low Acuity / Private Commercial Patients
- Great Culture
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Night shift
- Weekends only
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Hospital Housekeeping: 3 years (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person