Environmental Services Tech I

Hugh Chatham Health; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an Environmental Services staff member for Advocate Christ Medical Center. The role involves cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms, offices, and public areas according to department procedures.

You will operate cleaning equipment, follow safety and infection control guidelines, and maintain a safe, tidy environment for patients and staff. This full-time position offers a 40-hour work week, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Able to operate small electrical equipment (e.g., vacuum cleaners).
• Knowledge of cleaning/disinfecting procedures and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect assigned area(s) including patient rooms, offices, and common spaces.
• Operate department equipment and follow safety procedures.
• Maintain orderly and safe work areas and replenish supplies as needed.
• Follow infection control policies and handle waste and linen per hospital guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Electrical equipment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Job description

Department

11906 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Environmental Services

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Sun. Work, Mon. Off, Tue. Work, Wed. Work, Thurs. Work, Fri. Work, Sat. Off Sun. Off, Mon. Work, Tue. Work, Wed. Work, Thurs. Off, Fri. Work, Sat. Work

Pay Range

$18.85 - $28.30

Major Responsibilities

Clean/disinfects assigned area(s) by washing walls, doors, door frames, ceilings, patient televisions, windows, furniture, tile, fixtures, appliances, floors, and equipment with appropriate cleaning solutions using procedures and following schedules specific to each item. Assigned area(s) may include, but are not limited to, patient rooms, offices, meeting rooms, rest rooms, elevators stairwells and other areas of the hospital and/or off-site facilities.

• Operates various equipment following department procedures.
• Use chemicals and solution following department policy.
• Keeps work areas in orderly, clean and safe condition.

Customer Satisfaction-Demonstrates a commitment to satisfying customer needs and exceeding customer expectations.

• Utilized AIDET with both Internal Customer and External Customers, meeting system goal.
• Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively when dealing with fellow associates.
• Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude to patient families and other personnel in emergency and non-emergency situation.
• Displays patient and tact when dealing with other hospital personnel.
• Presents department in a positive manner to all contacts.
• Maintains courteous and pleasant attitude to patients, families and other contacts.
• Maintains confidential patient and departmental information.
• Utilizes appropriate chain of command in resolving complaints, grievances or problems.

Use appropriate procedures following patient discharges.

• Thoroughly washes and sanitizes beds when patients are discharged; makes beds with clean linen in accordance with department procedures.
• Thoroughly cleans and sanitizes entire room and washroom when patients are discharged, utilizing established department procedures.
• Use appropriate germicide in disinfecting rooms.

Select cleaning materials and supplies appropriate to the job and transports them to work area.

• Clean all assigned areas utilizing the established department procedures.
• Clean all assigned areas utilizing the established department procedures.
• Replenishes supplies such as paper towels, toilet tissues, soap, etc.; pick up additional supplies from the environmental services storeroom when needed.
• Routinely collects waste sanitizes all garbage cans.
• Observes and follows Standard (Universal)Precautions, Infection Control Policies, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Clean or sanitize after emergency spills as requested.
• Place full, tied bags of soiled linen in linen chutes.
• Ensures a safe clean attractive environment for patient, visitors and associates at all times.
• Washes hand thoroughly throughout the day; follows and adheres to Hospital handwash policy.

Prepares detergents, germicidal solutions and other cleaning/disinfecting solutions according to established formulas. Sweeps, dust mops, and wet mop floor areas and spot cleans carpets using appropriate solutions. Shampoos furniture, carpets and rugs using appropriate equipment and supplies and adhering to applicable schedules.

• Identifies types of soiled and/or spotting and utilizes proper solutions as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.
• Handles chemicals and solutions following departmental policies.
• Ensures that all chemicals and solutions are in properly labeled containers.
• Adheres to safety regulations as outlined in departmental policy and procedure.

Move equipment and furniture for cleaning, rearrangement and/or relocation. Arrange furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion, and in accordance with applicable floor plans, after cleaning assigned area(s).

• Arrange furniture for meetings, workshops and community affairs according to specifications of responsible department/individual as required.
• Cleans equipment and notifies supervisor of equipment needing repair.
• Appropriately reports safety hazards.
• Returns unused supplies to closet where obtained, cleans carts and equipment and ensures all items are replaced in an orderly manner.

Collects and/or distributes soiled and/or clean linens, as required. Collects trash and/or waste from all areas of the hospital, as required.

• Collects hazardous and medical waste according to procedures establish by the Infection Control Committee. Sanitizes all garbage/waste disposal containers.
• Separates regular and recycle trash according to procedure.

Demonstrates Commitment To Professional Growth And Competence

• Attends all mandatory departmental and hospital meetings and in-services.
• Completes annual CBT's required.
• Follows written department goals and objectives, and review annually with managers.
• Seeks education and learning experiences in areas of identified growth needs and review progress during annual evaluation.

Maintains responsibility for attendance and punctuality Maintain proper attendance requirement outlined in the Hospital Policy and Procedure Manual.

• Maintains proper attendance requirement outlined in the Hospital Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Plans for special days off in advance and submits written requests for time off to department management for approval per departmental guidelines.
• Requests PTO time in accordance with departmental policy.
• Provide adequate notice to department management absence, and in accordance to departmental policy calls two hour before the beginning of shift.

Education/Experience Required

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience Basic computer skills preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Able to operate small electrical equipment e.g., vacuum cleaners Excellent customer service skills Ability to communicate effectively in English as related to the performance of the essential job activities outlined (including reading and comprehending chemical labels and other safety materials)

N/A

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Job responsibilities involve walking, standing, bending, climbing and lifting throughout the work day.

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For lifts over 35 pounds, lifting equipment is expected to be used or lift with at least one other associate when available. Unique lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case by case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.