Environmental Services Technician - 2nd Shift

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; Crystal Lake (IL); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 31.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Generous paid time off

Tuition and certification reimburse

Zusammenfassung

Mercyhealth is seeking an Environmental Services Technician in Crystal Lake, IL to perform thorough cleaning of patient and public areas, follow infection prevention standards, and maintain EVS equipment. The role includes facilitating special projects, assisting with bed-related tracking in EPIC, and adhering to safety and regulatory guidelines.

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered. The position requires a high school graduate or equivalent and previous cleaning experience is

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Thorough cleaning of assigned areas including furniture, tile, fixtures, windows, sinks, tubs, toilets, mirrors, showers.
• Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures.
• Obeys Infect Prevention Standards and uses correct chemicals for different pathogens.
• Maintains EVS closet, EVS cart, and equipment in a neat and orderly manner; reports hazards.
• Replenishes paper, soap supplies, hand sanitizer.
• Hangs cubicles/drapes according to policy.
• Moves furniture, supplies and equipment following safety procedures.
• Mixes and stores chemicals properly; uses PPE and wet floor signs as needed.
• Uses Xenex UV Light robot for specified rooms where available.
• Returns soiled and clean mops; adheres to regulations and waste handling.

Kenntnisse

Floor cleaning

Carpet cleaning

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Ausbildung

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

EPIC

Xenex UV Light robot

Cleaning equipment (extractors, vacuums, burnisher)

Jobbeschreibung

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.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

N/A

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Effectively performs scheduled floor cleaning which includes stripping, scrubbing, finishing, shampooing, and extracting in a timely manner (includes working other shifts for annual floor maintenance) following all unit specific guidelines giving attention to detailed areas such as baseboards, corners, carpet stains, etc. Clean equipment after use.
• Performs spot cleaning of carpets and carpet bonneting, extraction of carpet, burnishing, and wet/dry vacuum. Operates, understands, and maintains all equipment (i.e. extractors, vacuums, wet vac, burnisher, flatbed, etc.) in a safe and professional manner. Clean equipment after use and ensure batteries are charged.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Supervised by EVS Tech 3/Team Leads, Supervisors, Manager and/or Director. Work is performed according to standard practices and procedures with some independent judgment required.

SUPERVISES

N/A

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

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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 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