Environmental Services Tech (Casual Call, Day Shift)

Position Summary: 

Performs intermediate-level cleaning and disinfection in patient care areas including isolation rooms, procedure rooms, psychiatric services, and labor & delivery. Supports quality assurance activities and serves as a resource for Technician I staff. Follows established procedures to support infection prevention, patient experience, and a safe environment of care.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Six (6) months environmental services or closely related healthcare support experience required.

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience with isolation/procedure area cleaning.
• Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) credential.

Essential Job Functions:  In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

• Perform daily and discharge cleaning of patient rooms, restrooms, and general areas following defined sequence, dwell times, and high-touch surface protocols.
• Complete isolation room cleaning and terminal/discharge cleans per transmission-based precautions, including proper donning/doffing of PPE and disinfectant selection.
• Clean and disinfect procedure rooms (e.g., ED treatment, imaging, endoscopy recovery) according to area-specific protocols.
• Provide specialized cleaning in psychiatric services areas using safety-first practices (ligature awareness, secured tools/equipment, patient privacy) and in Labor & Delivery/post-partum areas per maternal-infant care protocols.
• Conduct routine quality checks (e.g., visual inspections, fluorescent marker or comparable methods) and document results; communicate corrective actions.
• Assist with training, mentoring, and spot-coaching of Technician I staff on workflow, safety, and service standards.
• Maintain safe handling and transport of regulated medical waste, soiled/clean linen, and supply restocking for assigned zones.
• Operate and maintain floor-care equipment (auto-scrubber, burnisher) and perform periodic floor care as assigned.
• Prioritize and respond to STAT service calls; coordinate with nursing and ancillary departments to meet room readiness targets.
• Support departmental rounding, audit readiness, and customer service initiatives.
• Accurately record tasks and quality findings in EVS systems; escalate issues to EVS leadership and Infection Prevention as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
• Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.

Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Stand (Continuously): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Walk (Continuously): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.

Climb (Repeatedly): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.

Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Continuously): Twisting, bending, stooping, and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.

Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.

Push/Pull (Continuously): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously)