What are the responsibilities and job description for the EVS Waste & Linen Tech I : Irvine EVS position at Hoag Health System?
Job Description
The Environmental Services EVS Waste & Linen Tech I contributes to the effective operations of the Environmental Services department by daily cleaning and supplying of patient rooms, treatment rooms, restrooms, utility rooms, nurseries, nursing stations, lounges, offices, waiting areas, and other areas as assigned in accordance with standard policies and procedures. Uses applicable cleaning equipment, products, and supplies in performance of job responsibilities. Removes trash and linen from the facility. Projects an image of professionalism in both verbal and non-verbal communication, appearance and conduct. Maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures. This knowledge may include the use of specialized equipment, Quality Control requirements, and preventive maintenance. Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates outstanding customer service and “owns” successful patient/customer interactions while providing safe and high-quality cleaning standards including recognizing, comprehending, and following the meaning of designated signs, symbols, and written instructions as trained.
A EVS Waste & Linen Tech I specializes in the collection and disposal of trash and waste from designated collection sites, emptying trash cans, managing the dumpster work area, ensuring that waste is staged and disposed of correctly, sorting waste to comply with all local regulations. They will also handle hazardous and clinical waste and compliance with safety regulations. Maintaining cleanliness and safety in all waste storage/processing area.
The EVS Waste & Linen Tech I may also perform a variety of general daily cleaning tasks to maintain patient care areas which includes isolation rooms, discharges, offices, corridors, bathrooms, public areas, collecting regular trash, regulated medical waste, soiled linens, vacuuming and other assigned areas of the facility (discharges not to exceed more than 75% of daily shift time).
The EVS Waste & Linen Tech I may also contribute to the effective operation of Linen services as required which can include daily distribution and stocking of clean linens throughout the hospital; ordering and maintaining inventory levels of clean linen; stocking exchange carts and bulk delivery carts; transporting carts from linen room to the hospital and back as well as clean and maintain linen rooms.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Required:Ability to read, speak, understand, and follow written and verbal directions in English with a basic range of comprehension sufficient for understanding job specific forms, documents, signs, symbols and written instructions. Recognizes and comprehends emergency and urgent situations and is able to react and communicate so others understand.
Preferred: High School graduate or GED. Basic computer skills to include the ability to utilize email program and complete computer-based training courses with minimal assistance. Previous hospital and/or hospitality housekeeping experience. Experience with the operation of a variety of cleaning equipment such as vacuums, extractors, bovac, roto
Licenses
Valid California driver’s license required for those who are authorized to operate Hoag vehicles.
Certifications
N/A
About Us
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.
For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.
Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.
Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.
To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/ .
Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.
The Environmental Services EVS Waste & Linen Tech I contributes to the effective operations of the Environmental Services department by daily cleaning and supplying of patient rooms, treatment rooms, restrooms, utility rooms, nurseries, nursing stations, lounges, offices, waiting areas, and other areas as assigned in accordance with standard policies and procedures. Uses applicable cleaning equipment, products, and supplies in performance of job responsibilities. Removes trash and linen from the facility. Projects an image of professionalism in both verbal and non-verbal communication, appearance and conduct. Maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures. This knowledge may include the use of specialized equipment, Quality Control requirements, and preventive maintenance. Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates outstanding customer service and “owns” successful patient/customer interactions while providing safe and high-quality cleaning standards including recognizing, comprehending, and following the meaning of designated signs, symbols, and written instructions as trained.
A EVS Waste & Linen Tech I specializes in the collection and disposal of trash and waste from designated collection sites, emptying trash cans, managing the dumpster work area, ensuring that waste is staged and disposed of correctly, sorting waste to comply with all local regulations. They will also handle hazardous and clinical waste and compliance with safety regulations. Maintaining cleanliness and safety in all waste storage/processing area.
The EVS Waste & Linen Tech I may also perform a variety of general daily cleaning tasks to maintain patient care areas which includes isolation rooms, discharges, offices, corridors, bathrooms, public areas, collecting regular trash, regulated medical waste, soiled linens, vacuuming and other assigned areas of the facility (discharges not to exceed more than 75% of daily shift time).
The EVS Waste & Linen Tech I may also contribute to the effective operation of Linen services as required which can include daily distribution and stocking of clean linens throughout the hospital; ordering and maintaining inventory levels of clean linen; stocking exchange carts and bulk delivery carts; transporting carts from linen room to the hospital and back as well as clean and maintain linen rooms.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Required:Ability to read, speak, understand, and follow written and verbal directions in English with a basic range of comprehension sufficient for understanding job specific forms, documents, signs, symbols and written instructions. Recognizes and comprehends emergency and urgent situations and is able to react and communicate so others understand.
Preferred: High School graduate or GED. Basic computer skills to include the ability to utilize email program and complete computer-based training courses with minimal assistance. Previous hospital and/or hospitality housekeeping experience. Experience with the operation of a variety of cleaning equipment such as vacuums, extractors, bovac, roto
Licenses
Valid California driver’s license required for those who are authorized to operate Hoag vehicles.
Certifications
N/A
About Us
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.
For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.
Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.
Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.
To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/ .
Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.