ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN 1

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Harvard, IL

4d•$15 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for thorough cleaning of assigned areas, including furniture, tile, fixtures, windows, sinks, tubs, toilets, mirrors, showers, etc. The technician will perform high and low dusting, mop floors, clean elevators and stairs, door frames, ceiling vents, and vacuum carpets. Adherence to all organizational policies, procedures, isolation procedures, and Infection Prevention Standards is required. Knowledge of correct chemicals for different pathogens is essential. The role involves maintaining EVS closets, carts, and equipment, reporting safety hazards, and managing supplies. Replenishing paper, soap, and hand sanitizer, as well as hanging cubicles/drapes, are also key duties. Special projects may be assigned, requiring coordination with affected departments and posting informational signs. The technician will move furniture, supplies, and equipment following safety and lifting procedures, seeking assistance when needed. Proper mixing and storage of chemicals, using personal protective equipment, and understanding dilution ratios are critical. The role includes making beds, utilizing bed tracking systems, responding to calls, and ensuring dismissal rooms are ready. Use of the Xenex UV Light robot may be required. Returning soiled and clean mops, adhering to regulations, and proper handling, transport, and disposal of various waste types (hazardous, infectious, sharps, confidential, recycling, regular trash, universal) are also part of the responsibilities. DOT Certification for packaging and transporting regulated medical waste is required.

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.
Complete DOT Certification in order to package and transport regulated medical waste.
Asks supervisor or lead when in doubt.
Seeks assistance when in doubt.
Reads directions carefully and asks supervisor when in doubt.
Uses wet floor signs, etc. to block off work area.

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, etc.
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, hand sanitizer.
Hang 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.
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.
Make beds in accordance with specific area needs.
Utilize bed tracking phone/pager, places bed in EPIC and removes when bed has been completed.
Respond to phone/pager call from supervisor within 5 minutes.
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 places in proper containers/areas.
Adhere to all applicable regulations and standards.
Adhere 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.