Utility - EVS

• Empty and transport non-hazardous patient and office waste in a safe/sanitary way.
• Empty and transport biohazard patient waste in a safe/sanitary way and to understand proper placement and manifesting of this material.
• Pick up and dispense sharps containers throughout the hospital safely.
• Clean the morgue as needed following universal precautions
• Clean surgical room following established cleaning practices
• Operate cleaning equipment including, steamer, carpet extractor, wet vacuum, chariot style floor vacuums and scrubbers.
• Fill in as a Housekeeper as needed.
• Complete room cleaning including chair cleaning, cubicle curtain, vents, and lights.
• Clean up construction projects, window washing, wall washing, and water leaks.
• Clean up chemical spills within the hospital properly and safely.
• Operate and remove a cardboard bale from the cardboard baler.
• Take supplies to the nursing areas from the EVS storeroom as needed.
• Assist in room/event set-ups and teardowns.
• Check and document hazardous storage area weekly.

• • Must be able to speak, read, and write in fluent English.
  • Basic math skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Must maintain neat appearance and professional image.
  • The ability to use and demonstrate guest relation skills
  • Operates hospital provided communication (Vocera) professionally
  • Adapt to seeing and cleaning blood, body fluids and body waste
  • Hospital supplied scrubs will be worn in certain positions for infection control standards.

• Prior EVS, housekeeping and/or floor care preferred.

• High School Diploma/GED preferred

Location: Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids · Environmental Services
Schedule: Part Time, Evening/Night, 3:00PM Start time