Environmental Services Technician 1 (PT- 0.4 FTE, Mid Shift)

Job description

Position Summary: Provides routine cleaning and disinfection services throughout the facility with primary focus on patient rooms, office, and general areas. Follows established procedures to support infection prevention, patient experience, and a safe environment of care. Qualifications: Required: Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent. Six (6) months of cleaning, hospitality, or healthcare support experience. 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 assigned areas following defined sequence, times, and high-touch surface protocols. Safely prepare, use, and store cleaning chemicals and equipment; follow PPE and label/SDS guidance. Handle regulated medical waste, sharps containers, and linen according to policy. Replenish supplies (e.g., linens, paper goods) and report par levels and equipment needs. Maintain equipment (carts, mops, vacuums, microfiber) in clean/working order. Document completed tasks in logs or EVS software; escalate maintenance or safety issues promptly. Practice excellent customer service; respond to room requests and service calls in a timely, professional manner. Adhere to hand hygiene, standard precautions, and safety policies at all times. Participate in initial and ongoing EVS training and competency checks. 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): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling. Vision (Occasionally): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials. Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow. Exposures (Repeatedly): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses. *Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%). The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified. 77312320 Environmental Services (BHDH)