Environmental Specialist - Full Time - Varied Shifts

Position Title:  Environmental Specialist                                                     Position Code:  SpecEVS-XXXX

Department:  Environmental Services                                                         Oracle Title: SpecEVS-XXXX

Reports to:  Environmental Services Lead/Supervisor                                 Safety Sensitive:  ☒  Yes  ☐  No

                                                                                                                        Exempt Status:    ☐  Yes  ☒  No                                                                               

Position Purpose:

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.

Key Responsibilities 

• Performs assigned Environmental Services duties for which the employee has been trained or is qualified to perform, following KHI policies, department procedures, infection prevention standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Cleans, disinfects, and sanitizes assigned patient rooms, bathrooms, clinical areas, public areas, work areas, equipment, and high-touch surfaces using approved products and procedures.
• Resets assigned areas after cleaning to support a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, staff, and other customers.
• Follows standard precautions, transmission-based precautions when applicable, and proper hand hygiene practices to help reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
• Wears appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow all safety procedures when handling waste, soiled linen, chemicals, equipment, blood, body fluids, or other potentially infectious materials.
• Uses cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and laundry-related products safely and according to manufacturer instructions, safety data sheets, KHI policies, and department procedures.
• Monitors assigned areas for cleanliness, safety concerns, supply needs, damaged surfaces, equipment issues, spills, or other environmental risks, and report concerns to the supervisor or appropriate leader.
• Complete required documentation, logs, delivery records, cleaning records, or other assigned records accurately and timely.
• Participates in department meetings, training, competency reviews, and process improvement efforts, and adapt to changes in workload, assignments, priorities, or patient care needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of department and organization.

Performs as Assigned:

• Collects, removes, and disposes of trash, soiled materials, medical waste, and biohazard waste according to federal, state, organizational, and departmental guidelines.
• Operates and maintains assigned EVS equipment, laundry equipment, floor care equipment, carts, and related tools safely, appropriately, and efficiently.
• Performs routine floor and wall care duties, including cleaning, disinfecting, maintaining, and restoring assigned surfaces, using approved procedures and equipment.
• Maintains an adequate stock and flow of clean linen, laundry, and related supplies throughout assigned areas to support patient care and department operations.
• Handles, stores, transports (if designated), and delivers clean and soiled linen in a manner that helps prevent contamination, cross-contamination, and exposure to infectious materials.
• Maintains laundry areas, linen storage areas, supply closets, carts, and equipment in a clean, sanitary, organized, and safe condition.

Qualifications 

Licensure: Designated drivers must have a valid US driver’s license (must be 21 years of age or older)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Able to communicate well with a variety of customers. 
• Able to read and write well enough to respond appropriately during emergencies and complete required competencies. 
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions. 
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a positive and productive manner. 
• Able to use good judgment and seek guidance when needed. 
• Able to work safely around patients, visitors, staff, c