Hospital Environmental Services Tech II — Clean, Safe Care

nshs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Pathways to PromoteProfessional

Various Medical, Dental, and Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking at designated locations

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Community Involvement Opportunities

Job summary

Swedish Hospital in Chicago, IL is seeking an Environmental Services Technician II to maintain a clean, safe, and infection-free environment. This full-time role supports patients and staff by performing a range of housekeeping and sanitation duties according to hospital protocols.

The position requires 1 year of experience in environmental services or housekeeping, preferably in a healthcare setting, and a high school diploma. CIC certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School required.
• 1 year of experience in environmental services or housekeeping, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Certified in Infection Control (CIC) - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) Preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and sanitation of patient rooms, public areas, and staff workspaces per hospital protocols.
• Disinfect high-touch surfaces to prevent infections.
• Maintain organized cart with cleaning supplies.
• Follow infection control guidelines to minimize healthcare-associated infections.
• Follow isolation procedures when cleaning rooms of contagious patients.
• Report infection control breaches to Environmental Services Supervisor.
• Safely collect, transport, and dispose of medical waste, trash, and recyclables per hospital policies and state regulations.
• Monitor and replace biohazard and sharps containers as needed.
• Distribute clean linens and manage linen storage.
• Operate and maintain environmental services equipment (vacuum cleaners, floor buffers).
• Report equipment malfunctions to Environmental Services Supervisor.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Assist in training new Environmental Services Technicians.

Education

High School

Job description

Swedish Hospital in Chicago, IL is seeking an Environmental Services Technician II to maintain a clean, safe, and infection-free environment. This full-time role supports patients and staff by performing a range of housekeeping and sanitation duties according to hospital protocols.

The position requires 1 year of experience in environmental services or housekeeping, preferably in a healthcare setting, and a high school diploma. CIC certification is preferred.