Environmental Services Technician - 1st Shift

Javon-Bea-Hospital; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition & certification reimbursement

Well-being programs

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an Environmental Services professional to maintain clean and safe patient rooms and hospital areas. The role requires following infection prevention standards and handling cleaning chemicals properly.

Responsibilities include restocking supplies, maintaining EVS equipment, and preparing rooms for incoming patients in a fast-paced hospital setting. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and prior cleaning experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; cleaning experience preferred.
• Experience with infection prevention and safety procedures.
• Ability to wear PPE and follow safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Clean patient rooms, common areas, equipment and other assigned spaces.
• Follow isolation procedures and Infect Prevention Standards.
• Maintain EVS closet and EVS cart, replenish supplies and restock paper, soap, and hand sanitizer.
• Use Xenex UV Light robot for specified rooms where available.
• Prepare rooms for incoming patients and report safety hazards or equipment issues.

Skills

Infection prevention

Safety procedures

Chemical handling

Waste management

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Xenex UV Light

EPIC system

Job description

OVERVIEW

Maintains a clean, safe, and sanitary environment by cleaning patient rooms, common areas, equipment, and other assigned spaces throughout the facility. Follows infection prevention and safety procedures, properly handles cleaning chemicals and waste, restocks supplies, and prepares rooms for incoming patients.

SCHEDULE

40-hours per week SHIFT: Days

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for thorough cleaning of assigned areas including, but not limited to, furniture, tile, fixtures, windows, sinks, tubs, toilets, mirrors, showers, etc. Perform high and low dusting of TV's, lights, walls, mop floors, elevators and stairs, clean door frames, ceiling vents, and vacuum carpet, etc. Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures. Observes all isolation procedures and Infect Prevention Standards. Is knowledgeable on correct chemicals used for different pathogens. Maintains EVS closet, EVS cart, and all equipment in a neat and orderly manner. Reports any safety hazards or equipment in need of repair to supervisor and/or Facilities. Maintain correct amount of supplies. Is knowledgeable on correct chemicals used for different pathogens. Replenishes paper, soap supplies, hand sanitizer. Hangs cubicles/drapes according to department policy. Special project assignments, including coordinating specifics such as; contacting affected departments to advise of upcoming project (i.e. construction projects, wall cleaning, drapes, changing cubicles, window washing, etc.), and post informational signs. Moves furniture, supplies and equipment as requested adhering to departmental safety and lifting procedures. Seeks assistance when in doubt. Responsible for properly mixing and storing chemicals to achieve correct dilution ratio. Uses proper personal protective equipment including safety goggles when needed. Reads directions carefully and asks supervisor when in doubt. Uses wet floor signs, etc. to block off work area. Makes beds in accordance with specific area needs. Is knowledgeable and can identify various bed types. Utilizes bed tracking phone/pager, places bed in EPIC and removes when bed has been completed. Responds to phone/pager call from supervisor within 5 minutes. Reports phone/pager problems to supervisor. Logs out of EPIC. Ensures dismissal rooms are ready for the next patient. Uses Xenex UV Light robot for specified rooms where available. Returns soiled and clean unused mops to department and places in proper containers/areas. Adheres to all applicable regulations and standards. Adheres to proper handling, transport and disposal of all waste types, including but not limited to: hazardous, infectious, sharps, confidential, recycling, regular trash, universal. Complete DOT Certification in order to package and transport regulated medical waste. Asks supervisor or lead when in doubt.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Previous cleaning experience helpful.

PAY RANGE

$15.30 - $22.18

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance FSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time off Paid Parental and caregiver leave Career advancement and educational opportunities Tuition and certification reimbursement Certification Reimbursement Well-being Programs Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay Financial Education Annual recognition/awards events Partner appreciation days Family entertainment/attractions discount Community service/improvement opportunities.

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.