EVS Tech/Compliance Support in Thermopolis, Wyoming at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital

Hot Springs Health

Job Description

EVS/LAUNDRY TECH & COMPLIANCE SUPPORT

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DEPARTMENT: Environmental Services (EVS)

SUPERVISOR: Environmental Services Manager

STATUS: Non-Exempt

EMPLOYEE NAME:

APPROVED BY: Chief Executive Officer DATE: October 20, 2026

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GENERAL:

In accordance with the Hot Springs Health Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual and the requirements of our accrediting bodies, the employee will: support the mission of “Partnering with our community for quality health and healing”, our five core values “Ownership, Always better than yesterday, Service first, Integrity, and Stewardship of our resources (OASIS). Our behavior creates our OASIS – a place where we can find safety, sustenance, and a pleasant change from the usual and the vision “to be the provider and employer of choice in our region, providing quality care and excelling as a teaching hospital in Wyoming.”

The established priorities of Quality, Service, Finance, People, and Growth will be utilized in decision making. Furthermore, the employee will demonstrate the ability to manage time, maintain a safe and clean environment; practice confidentiality; treat all persons with respect and professional courtesy; accept change; accept and provide constructive feedback; work as a team player and adhere to the infection control, fire and safety, disaster and hazardous waste policies. The employee must also demonstrate the competencies for their position and adhere to the policies and procedures of their department. The employee will participate in quality improvement activities.

BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS:

The following is a list of minimally required behaviors to assist the employee in partnering with our community:

Ownership

Accepts responsibility for actions, attitudes and health. Doing things right the first time, every time for excellent results. Accepts ownership of mistakes and takes constructive action to avoid repeating mistakes. Works with empowerment to the highest potential both as an individual and as part of the team. Unsatisfied with the status quo or just being “good.”

Always Better Than Yesterday

Performs at the highest level, always learning and looking for ways to improve, with an unwavering focus on safety. Celebrates and encourages the contributions of one another.

Constructively challenges the status quo by being flexible, adaptable and embracing change as a key element of our future success. Contributes to an environment that encourages creative thinking. Shares ideas and opinions and supports opportunities to learn and grow.

Service First

Doing our best every day to anticipate and exceed the expectations of patients, providers and co-workers. Understands excellence is the result of team effort. Creates legendary experiences.

Integrity

Does the right things. Consistently open, honest, trustworthy and ethical. Demonstrates respect for patients, their families, staff, providers and the community.

Stewardship of Our Resources

Strives to care wisely for our human, financial and natural resources. Strengthens HSH as a partner in the community.

This is a full-time position primarily assigned to Environmental Services and Laundry operations. Approximately 80% of the employee’s work time will support EVS/Laundry operations. Approximately 20%—generally eight hours per week—will be allocated to assigned support functions involving Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Emergency Management, Brightly preventive maintenance software, and Life Safety coordination. The Director will determine the priorities and scheduling of these additional duties based on operational needs. EVS/Laundry service needs remain the primary responsibility of the position.

The employee will manage time effectively; maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary environment; protect confidential information; treat all persons with respect and professional courtesy; accept and provide constructive feedback; work as part of a team; follow infection prevention, fire, safety, emergency, and hazardous-material procedures; and participate in quality improvement activities.

Time Allocation and Reporting:

• EVS/Laundry (approximately 80%): Performs assigned Environmental Services and Laundry duties under the direction of the Environmental Services Manager.
• Compliance and Facilities Support (approximately 20%): Performs assigned SDS, Emergency Management, Brightly software, and Life Safety coordination tasks under the direction of the Director or designee.
• The percentages are approximate planning targets. Work may be reprioritized by the Director or appropriate supervisor to meet patient-care, staffing, safety, or compliance needs.
• The position supports coordination, documentation, tracking, and follow-up. It does not independently replace the responsibilities or authority of department leaders, the Safety Officer, Emergency Management leadership, Facilities/Plant Operations, or other designated program owners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Environmental Services and Laundry – Approximately 80%

• Clean assigned areas in accordance with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, schedules, and infection prevention requirements. Assignments may include patient rooms and bathrooms, lobbies, public restrooms, offices, ancillary departments, laboratories, radiology, emergency, surgery, dining areas, lounges, corridors, elevators, and stairways.
• Perform discharge, terminal, isolation/precaution, and other specialized cleaning as assigned, following required procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE), and precautions.
• Perform and assist with periodic projects, including wall and window washing, carpet extraction, hard-floor care, and other deep-cleaning tasks.
• Collect and remove routine waste and regulated/red-bag waste in accordance with hospital procedures and applicable requirements.
• Perform assigned laundry duties, including handling, sorting, processing, transporting, and storing linens in accordance with established infection prevention, chemical safety, and laundry procedures.
• Follow standard precautions and applicable bloodborne-pathogen, exposure-control, chemical-safety, and isolation procedures. Use PPE and cleaning products correctly and report unsafe conditions, spills, exposures, or damaged equipment promptly.
• Understand chemical names, uses, dilution requirements, labels, and the location and use of Safety Data Sheets; follow established chemical handling and storage procedures.
• Use and maintain assigned equipment safely, including vacuums, floor machines, extractors, carts, ladders, and other EVS/Laundry equipment. Keep carts, work areas, and equipment clean and orderly.
• Maintain appropriate supply levels and notify the supervisor of shortages, equipment concerns, and repair needs.
• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality, respect patient rights, communicate courteously, and respond appropriately to requests within the scope of the position.
• Complete required documentation, checklists, training, and competency activities, and participate in quality improvement and departmental initiatives.

B. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Support – Part of Approximately 20%

• Assist with maintaining an organized, current, and accessible SDS library for chemicals used at Hot Springs Health, in accordance with established hospital procedures.
• Coordinate collection of SDS documents for new or changed products and follow up with appropriate departments or vendors when documents are missing or outdated.
• Help verify that SDS records are accessible to staff and that product names and available records are organized consistently.
• Support periodic reviews, inventory checks, and documentation of SDS-related follow-up items; refer compliance questions or unresolved issues to the Director or designated program owner.
• Promote staff awareness of where SDS information is located and how to access it, within the scope of assigned training and responsibilities.

C. Emergency Management Support – Part of Approximately 20%

• Assist the Director or designated Emergency Management lead with organizing emergency management plans, contact lists, forms, training records, exercise materials, and related documentation.
• Help track assigned emergency preparedness training, drills, exercises, corrective actions, and due dates; notify the Director or program lead of upcoming deadlines and outstanding items.
• Assist with preparing meeting materials, maintaining records, and coordinating follow-up actions for emergency preparedness activities.
• Support the distribution and organization of emergency preparedness information and supplies as assigned.
• Promptly escalate identified gaps, urgent safety concerns, or time-sensitive issues to the Director or designated program lead. This position does not independently direct emergency response activities unless specifically assigned and authorized.

D. Brightly Preventive Maintenance Software Support – Part of Approximately 20%

• Assist with maintaining accurate information in the Brightly preventive maintenance software, including assigned asset records, preventive maintenance schedules, work order information, and supporting documentation.
• Enter or update information as directed and help identify missing, inconsistent, or overdue records for review by the responsible department or supervisor.
• Assist with tracking preventive maintenance tasks, due dates, completion documentation, and open items; provide status updates to the Director or designated staff.
• Coordinate with Facilities/Plant Operations and other departments to obtain required information and support timely recordkeeping.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow access, data-entry, and documentation procedures. Technical decisions, maintenance approvals, and work assignments remain with the responsible department or authorized supervisor.

E. Life Safety Coordination Support – Part of Approximately 20%

• Assist the Director or designated Life Safety program lead with organizing Life Safety documentation, inspection records, logs, checklists, and other supporting materials.
• Help track inspection dates, required follow-up, corrective actions, and assigned deadlines related to Life Safety activities.
• Assist with preparing documentation and materials for internal reviews, surveys, inspections, and committee meetings, as assigned.
• Report observed fire, egress, storage, equipment, or other potential Life Safety concerns promptly to the appropriate supervisor or program lead.
• Support follow-up and recordkeeping for identified issues. Assessment of code requirements, approval of corrective measures, and formal compliance decisions remain with authorized personnel.

The above duties are intended to describe the key aspects of the work performed by individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive listing of requirements relative to the position. Therefore, the employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

The Environmental Services Technician-EVS/Laundry & Compliance Support shall be:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Good organizational, time-management, and follow-through skills.
• Previous housekeeping and/or laundry experience preferred.
• Customer-service orientation and the ability to interact professionally with patients, families, visitors, and coworkers.
• Comfort with basic computer use, data entry, electronic records, and learning software applications.
• Experience with safety documentation, emergency preparedness, preventive maintenance systems, or Life Safety documentation is preferred but not required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• BLS
• CHEST (Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Tech) certification within 1 year of hire.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to interact with patients, families, visitors and co-workers. Ability to interact assertively and tactfully when dealing with conflict and in group solving activities. Ability to demonstrate a professional, open minded approach in identifying problems and resolving problems/conflicts.

Age Specific:

This position does not require hands-on delivery of care. However, the incumbent must demonstrate understanding of how a patient’s chronological and developmental age influences his/her need for adaptations related to his/her abilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While filling this position, the employee must regularly lift and or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance, vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. This position also requires walking or standing to a significant degree. This position also requires reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, and hearing, stooping, bending, crouching, and working with equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee works primarily indoors and may occasionally work outdoors in varying weather conditions. The position may involve exposure to blood and body fluids, moving mechanical parts, electrical hazards, burns or radiant energy, cleaning chemicals, and biological agents. The employee must follow all applicable PPE, infection prevention, chemical safety, and workplace safety requirements.