EVS Tech - Operating Room - full-time days

Join our team and make a meaningful impact on patient care and public health. At Meritus Health, we’re committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment—because excellence starts with the basics.

What You’ll Do

• Environmental Services Tech - Operating Room

  Essential responsibilities:

  1. Perform terminal and between-case cleaning of operating rooms following established infection prevention standards.
  2. Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces, surgical tables, equipment surfaces, floors, lights, booms, and fixtures.
  3. Remove waste, linen, and biohazard materials in compliance with hospital safety and regulatory guidelines.
  4. Restock supplies such as sharps containers, biohazard bags, hand sanitizer, and cleaning materials as needed.
  5. Prepare rooms promptly to support efficient patient flow and reduce surgical delays.
  6. Conducts routine core cleaning to include surgical sinks, nurses' station, locker rooms, and lounge area.
  7. Assists in completing end-of-the-day checks of operating rooms.
  8. Safely operate floor scrubbers, UV cleaning equipment, and other environmental services tools.
  9. Follow all OSHA, Joint Commission, AORN, and hospital safety protocols.
  10. Communicate effectively with OR staff, including nurses, surgical techs, anesthesia teams, and Environmental Services Technicians, to coordinate room readiness.
  11. Other duties as assigned.

  Minimum Qualifications:

  Education- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

  Experience- One year in environmental services, housekeeping, or a healthcare setting preferred.

  Knowledge/Skills/Abilities- Able to follow detailed instructions and standardized processes, able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs., and stand or walk for extended periods, basic knowledge of infection prevention and cleaning procedures (training provided), competency in basic computer skills, and competency in verbal and written communication.

Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, along with life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.