Environmental Services Tech 3, 2nd Shift

Mercyhealth • Freeport, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently accepting applications for this position, with an anticipated hire date at the end of April. Candidates are encouraged to apply early for consideration.
Responsible for total sanitation, floor care, preparation and organization of patient rooms, floors, bed set-ups, and ancillary areas; all calls, designating workload, ensuring coverage of all departments/units, and completing schedule yourself if coverage not available.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum six(6) months as EVS Tech 1 or Tech 2

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 Infection 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.
• 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.
• Provides training as needed by the department.
• 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
• Able to perform all duties and responsibilities as outlined in job description; including project work.
• Ability to use all equipment.
• Ability to perform hard surface, carpet and upholstery care, construction cleanup and trash removal.
• Performs inspections.
• Knowledge of AV equipment and room set-ups.
• Assists with scheduling and project work.
• Assists with supplies.
• Completes unit checks and daily shift reports.
• Recommends training topics.
• Ability to resolve conflicts.
• Assist with waste management and hazardous spill cleanup.
• Willing and able to work float in all areas including specialized areas such as, ICU, OB, OR and ED.
• Shares knowledge and provides support to other partners.
• Will train partners.
• Pass 95% of ATP testing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.
• Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.
• Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.
• Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.
• Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.
• Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees