Hospital EVS Technician: Clean, Safe Patient Spaces

Mercy Health System; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Tuition and certification Reimb.

Well-being Programs

Employee Discounts

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a dedicated EVS associate to handle total sanitation of patient rooms, floors, and ancillary areas. The role requires cleaning furniture, tile, fixtures, windows, sinks, tubs, toilets, mirrors, showers, and routine dusting across weekdays with weekend rotation.

You will also manage supplies, uphold infection prevention standards, and operate cleaning equipment as part of a coordinated team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for total sanitation, cleaning of patient rooms, floors and ancillary areas, including furniture, tile, fixtures, sinks, tubs, toilets, mirrors and showers.
• Perform high and low dusting, mop floors, clean elevators and stairs, dust door frames and ceiling vents, vacuum carpet.
• Adhere to organizational policies, isolation procedures and infection prevention standards.
• Maintain EVS closet/cart and equipment; report safety hazards or repairs to supervisor.
• Replenish paper, soap and hand sanitizer; hang cubicles/drapes per policy.
• Coordinate special projects with affected departments and post informational signs.
• Move furniture and supplies following safety lifting procedures; seek assistance when needed.
• Mix and store chemicals properly to achieve correct dilution; use PPE as required.
• Respond to phone/pager within 5 minutes; manage bed setup in EPIC; ensure rooms are ready for next patient.
• Utilize Xenex UV Light robot for specified rooms where available.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking a dedicated EVS associate to handle total sanitation of patient rooms, floors, and ancillary areas. The role requires cleaning furniture, tile, fixtures, windows, sinks, tubs, toilets, mirrors, showers, and routine dusting across weekdays with weekend rotation.

You will also manage supplies, uphold infection prevention standards, and operate cleaning equipment as part of a coordinated team.