Environmental Services Technician

Environmental Services Technician

Responsibilities EVS Techs are responsible for providing a safe care environment for patients and staff (visitors as appropriate to setting) within their assigned area(s) achieved by demonstrating the principles of cleaning, disinfection and quality assurance toward the reduction of harmful pathogens for the benefit of patients, visitors and staff. While executing the assigned tasks, the EVS Tech will have contact with patients and visitors. Contact may include educational and safety-related and should be appropriate to the specific demographics of patients served in assigned service areas. Responsible for ensuring timely room turns related to patient throughput within the basic principles of environmental hygiene and infection prevention. The environmental services technician, in accordance with organizational standards of quality, is an essential contributor to cleaning, disinfection, infection prevention and patient experience Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all assigned areas and equipment to ensure compliance with mandated regulatory agencies and established Hazelden policies and procedures Participate in daily interactions with unit staff and patients to provide a supportive environment

Qualifications Required Qualifications : Must satisfactorily pass a state / license specific background check Current CPR certification or obtain within 30 days Certification must be from American Red Cross or American Heart Association Preferred Qualifications : High School Diploma or GED Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST). 1 year of health care environmental services experience.

Overview The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the largest nonprofit addiction recovery organization in the United States. It is also one of the most mission-driven places you will find. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation team is passionate about providing hope and ultimately healing. As a living, growing and evolving institution, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is - at our core- a people-powered organization. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is comprised of 1600+ employees, seventeen treatment sites and produces $190 million dollars in annual revenue. This exemplary organization serves nearly 25,000 people annually and is committed to provide hope and healing for those experiencing addiction to alcohol and other drugs. What makes this organization unique is its total ecosystem approach to prevention, education, research, advocacy and treatment. All of the parts of the organization work together to inform, develop and deliver evidence- based practices that help people reclaim their futures and restore their hope. Being "a best place to work" is a strategic goal of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and it's a goal that every employee plays an active role in helping to achieve. Our culture is a reflection of how encouraged and energized we each feel about contributing our ideas and performing to our greatest ability. Join us and do meaningful work. We deeply value our employees. Working at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation includes a comprehensive benefits package, including : Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Plans Retirement savings plan with employer match Paid time-off Tuition reimbursement The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs; and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Salary new (max and min) USD $20.00 - USD $25.55 / Hr. Diverse individuals encouraged to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer : Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabilities