Environmental Services Technician 1

Mercyhealth•Harvard, IL

5d•$15 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician 1 is responsible for 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 any safety hazards or equipment in need of repair. The technician will also handle special projects, move furniture and equipment, mix and store chemicals properly, and use appropriate personal protective equipment. Additionally, the role involves making beds, utilizing tracking systems, responding to calls promptly, and ensuring dismissal rooms are ready for new patients. The technician will also operate the Xenex UV Light robot where available and manage the proper handling, transport, and disposal of various waste types, including completing DOT Certification for regulated medical waste.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Previous cleaning experience helpful.
Knowledgeable on correct chemicals used for different pathogens.
Knowledgeable on correct chemicals used for different pathogens.
Knowledgeable and can identify various bed types.
Complete DOT Certification in order to package and transport regulated medical waste.
Asks supervisor or lead when in doubt.

Responsibilities

Perform 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 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.
Replenish paper, soap supplies, and hand sanitizer.
Hang cubicles/drapes according to department policy.
Coordinate special projects, including contacting affected departments and posting informational signs.
Move furniture, supplies, and equipment as requested, adhering to departmental safety and lifting procedures.
Mix and store chemicals properly to achieve correct dilution ratio.
Use proper personal protective equipment, including safety goggles when needed.
Use wet floor signs to block off work areas.
Make beds in accordance with specific area needs.
Utilize bed tracking phone/pager, place bed in EPIC and remove when completed.
Respond to phone/pager calls 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 the 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.