ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN 1

Mercy Health • Woodstock, IL

397d

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician 1 is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in various areas of a healthcare facility. This role involves thorough cleaning of patient rooms, floors, and ancillary areas, ensuring adherence to infection prevention standards and organizational policies. The technician plays a crucial role in preparing spaces for patient care and maintaining a safe and hygienic environment.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Previous cleaning experience helpful.
• Effectively perform scheduled floor cleaning including stripping, scrubbing, finishing, shampooing, and extracting in a timely manner.
• Operate, understand, and maintain all cleaning equipment in a safe and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of correct chemicals used for different pathogens.
• Ability to identify various bed types and utilize bed tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for thorough cleaning of assigned areas including furniture, tile, fixtures, windows, sinks, tubs, toilets, mirrors, showers, etc.
• Perform high and low dusting of TVs, lights, walls, mop floors, elevators and stairs, clean door frames, ceiling vents, and vacuum carpet.
• Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures.
• Observe all isolation procedures and Infection Prevention Standards.
• Maintain EVS closet, EVS cart, and all equipment in a neat and orderly manner.
• Report any safety hazards or equipment in need of repair to supervisor and/or Facilities.
• Maintain correct amount of supplies and replenish paper, soap supplies, hand sanitizer.
• Hang cubicles/drapes according to department policy.
• Coordinate special project assignments, including contacting affected departments and posting informational signs.
• Move furniture, supplies, and equipment as requested adhering to departmental safety and lifting procedures.
• Properly mix and store chemicals to achieve correct dilution ratio.
• Use proper personal protective equipment including safety goggles when needed.
• Use wet floor signs to block off work area.
• Make beds in accordance with specific area needs and utilize bed tracking phone/pager.
• Respond to phone/pager call from supervisor within 5 minutes and report phone/pager problems to supervisor.
• Ensure dismissal rooms are ready for the next patient.
• Use Xenex UV Light robot for specified rooms where available.
• Return soiled and clean unused mops to department and place in proper containers/areas.
• Adhere to all applicable regulations and standards regarding waste handling and disposal.
• Complete DOT Certification to package and transport regulated medical waste.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED