Environmental Services Technician 1

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Riverside, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician 1 is responsible for the thorough cleaning of assigned areas, adhering to all organizational policies and procedures, and observing isolation procedures and Infection Prevention Standards. This role requires knowledge of correct chemicals for different pathogens, maintaining EVS supplies and equipment, and reporting safety hazards. The technician will also handle special projects, move furniture and equipment, mix and store chemicals properly, use personal protective equipment, and ensure dismissal rooms are ready for the next patient. Additionally, the role involves using the Xenex UV Light robot, proper waste disposal, and completing DOT Certification for regulated medical waste transport.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Previous cleaning experience helpful.
Knowledgeable on correct chemicals used for different pathogens.
Knowledgeable and can identify various bed types.
Effectively performs scheduled floor cleaning which includes stripping, scrubbing, finishing, shampooing, and extracting in a timely manner.
Operates, understands, and maintains all equipment (i.e. extractors, vacuums, wet vac, burnisher, flatbed, etc.) in a safe and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

Previous cleaning experience helpful.

Responsibilities

Thorough cleaning of assigned areas including 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.
Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures.
Observe all isolation procedures and Infect 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.
Replenish paper, soap supplies, and 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.
Utilize bed tracking phone/pager, place bed in EPIC and remove when bed has been completed.
Respond to phone/pager call from supervisor within 5 minutes.
Report phone/pager problems to supervisor.
Log out of EPIC.
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.
Adhere to proper handling, transport and disposal of all waste types, including hazardous, infectious, sharps, confidential, recycling, and regular trash.
Complete DOT Certification in order to package and transport regulated medical waste.
Perform scheduled floor cleaning which includes stripping, scrubbing, finishing, shampooing, and extracting in a timely manner.
Perform spot cleaning of carpets and carpet bonneting, extraction of carpet, burnishing, and wet/dry vacuum.
Operate, understand, and maintain all equipment in a safe and professional manner.
Clean equipment after use and ensure batteries are charged.