Environmental Services Technician - Days

Mercy Crystal Lake Hospital & Medical Center; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mercyhealth is hiring for an Environmental Services position in Illinois. The role covers total sanitation, patient room preparation, and routine floor care, with a 40-hour work week on day shifts.

Responsibilities include thorough cleaning, adherence to infection prevention standards, proper chemical handling, equipment maintenance, and coordination of special projects. EPIC bed tracking and Xenex UV cleaning are part of the workflow where available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly clean assigned areas: furniture, tile, fixtures, windows, sinks, tubs, toilets, mirrors, showers.
• Dust high and low, mop floors, clean doors, vents and carpets.
• Adhere to policies and isolation procedures; practice infection prevention standards.
• Maintain EVS closet, cart and equipment; report hazards.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment safely; follow chemical dilution guidelines.
• Coordinate special projects and notify affected departments of upcoming work.
• Move furniture and supplies safely; seek assistance when needed.
• Log into EPIC, respond to calls within 5 minutes, and ensure beds are ready for next patient.
• Use Xenex UV Light robot where available; dispose of waste properly.

Skills

Sanitation standards

Infection prevention

Chemical handling

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

OVERVIEW

Responsible for total sanitation, floor care, preparation and organization of patient rooms, floors, bed set-ups, and ancillary areas.

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.

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

EMPLOYER EEO STATEMENT

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.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

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 Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.

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.