Environmental Services Technician II - Days

Edward Elmhurst Health; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare company seeks an Environmental Services Technician II for their Arlington Heights location. This full-time position involves daily cleaning of patient rooms to ensure high-quality customer service and adherence to health standards. The ideal candidate will possess effective communication and organizational skills, and prior hospital experience is preferred. Competitive hourly pay is offered with various employee benefits, including health options and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Premium pay for eligible employees

Career Pathways for Professional Growth

Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Prefer high school graduate or equivalent.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily patient room and ancillary area cleaning as per standards.
• Utilizes/mixes cleaning chemicals safely and effectively.
• Maintains adequate supplies in assigned areas.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Knowledge of Body Mechanics

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

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Environmental Services Technician II - Days

Apply locations NCH 800 W Central Rd Arlington Heights time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R28931

Hourly Pay Range:

$17.43 - $24.40 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Environmental Services Technician II

• Location: Arlington Heights, IL

• Full time

• Hours: Day Shift (7am-3:30pm); rotating weekends and holidays required

• Required Travel: None

General Summary:

• Reporting to the Environmental Services Manager, performs patient room and ancillary area daily cleaning per departmental and corporate standards. This includes all isolation/terminal cleaning of rooms (including negative pressure/airborne), cleaning of any equipment used in patient room. This is to be done daily in all patient and ancillary areas to ensure customer service quality standards are being achieved and maintained by the Environmental Services Department.

What you will need:

• Prefer high school graduate or equivalent.

• Previous hospital experience preferred.

• Knowledge of and experience with the correct use of body mechanics.

• The ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers.

• The communications skills necessary to understand written and verbal instructions.

• The organizational skills necessary to coordinate, prioritize and accomplish multiple work assignments.

• The ability to work on call and overtime when necessary, including all holidays.

What you will do:

• Performs daily patient room and ancillary area cleaning in assigned areas per departmental and corporate standards, including disposal of soiled linens and garbage. Cleans isolation/terminal rooms, patient discharges, (including negative pressure/airborne) daily as assigned; cleans any equipment, except rental, used in patient rooms and ancillary areas to ensure customer service quality standards are achieved and maintained by the Environmental Services Department. Makes sure housekeeping cart and equipment is clean and orderly on a daily basis.

• Utilizes/mixes cleaning chemicals in a cost effective and safe manner; closely follows all instructions and safety specifications regarding cleaning chemicals; makes sure all bottled chemicals are labeled, on a daily basis.

• Maintains adequate supplies of paper products, hand soap, seat covers, sanitary napkins, sharps containers etc. in assigned areas on a daily basis. Removes and replaces all full sharps. May be authorized to access secured medication storage locations to perform job related functions.

• Provides a positive customer service minded environment by stressing, through example, teamwork, personal enthusiasm, pride in work, and a positive efficient work attitude. Communicates daily with manager assigned to area to ensure information is exchanged, any concerns are resolved and customer service standards are achieved and maintained.

• Observes and reports any equipment, furniture, fixtures, carpet, curtains, and walls in need of repair, on a daily basis.

Benefits:

• Premium pay for eligible employees

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account Options

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Community Involvement Opportunities

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