Environmental Services Technician - 2nd Shift

Mercy Health System Corporation; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an Environmental Services team member to clean and sanitize assigned areas, prepare patient rooms, and follow infection prevention standards. The 40-hour work week is on second shift, with responsibilities including dusting, mopping, and maintaining supplies.

Knowledge of proper chemical use and safety procedures is required; experience in healthcare cleaning is preferred. Mercyhealth offers competitive benefits and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Clean assigned areas thoroughly (furniture, tile, fixtures, surfaces, etc.).
• Perform dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and cleaning of rooms and corridors.
• Adhere to infection prevention standards and safety procedures.
• Maintain supplies and EVS closet/equipment in order.
• Prepare patient rooms and beds; assist with special cleaning projects as needed.

Skills

Cleaning

Safety awareness

Infection prevention standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC

Xenex UV Light

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Environmental Services (EVS) team member is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing assigned areas to maintain a safe, welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This role follows infection prevention and safety standards, handles waste and cleaning chemicals appropriately, maintains supplies and equipment, prepares patient rooms and beds, and assists with special cleaning projects as needed.

SCHEDULE: 40-hours per week SHIFT: Second shift

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

BENEFITS

• 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

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.

ABOUT MERCYHEALTH

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.