Patient Environment Technician

Advocate Health; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a housekeeping staff member to maintain cleanliness in patient care and hospital areas. Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms, offices, restrooms, and public spaces while following infection control guidelines.

No formal education is required and no prior experience is necessary. Candidates should be reliable, able to follow instructions, and provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions and communicate with others.
• Ability to work alone and to understand the physical arrangements of the facilities.
• Performs tasks without disrupting operations of the doctors, nurses, patients, public, and other staff.
• Ability to set priorities, be aware of and follow department policies and procedures in all situations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Cleans patient care areas, surgical areas, public/private restrooms, conference rooms, lobbies, offices, elevators, and stairwells.
• Cleans all environmental surfaces including ceilings and vents, walls, doors, furniture, beds, bathroom fixtures, and windows. Assists in cleaning emergency spills as requested.
• Dusts and damp mops floors in patient and exam rooms, corridors, stairwells, restrooms, and other areas of the facility.
• Replaces cubicle and window coverings.
• Gathers and disposes recyclables, trash, and medical waste. Collects hazardous trash following established infection control guidelines.
• Sorts, stocks and delivers linens. Gathers and prepares soiled linen for transportation.
• Cleans and prepares dismissal and transfer units and certain equipment used in the care of patients and distributes non-medical supplies to specific areas.
• Fills and cleans supply dispensers.
• Inventories linens, cleaning supplies and paper supplies and orders additional in a timely and cost effective manner. Keeps housekeeping closet organized and clean.
• Reports any mechanical failures or unsafe conditions to the supervisor.

Skills

Oral & written instructions

Work independently

Disruption-free performance

Prioritization skills

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Education

No Formal Education.

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a housekeeping staff member to maintain cleanliness in patient care and hospital areas. Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms, offices, restrooms, and public spaces while following infection control guidelines.

No formal education is required and no prior experience is necessary. Candidates should be reliable, able to follow instructions, and provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced healthcare environment.