Environmental Service Tech II, Northwest Community Hospital, Days

Endeavor Health•Arlington Heights, IL

5d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician II performs daily cleaning of patient rooms and ancillary areas according to departmental and corporate standards. Duties include cleaning isolation and terminal rooms, including negative-pressure and airborne isolation rooms, and cleaning equipment used in patient rooms and ancillary areas, excluding rental equipment. The technician also handles patient discharge cleaning, removes soiled linens and garbage, and keeps housekeeping carts and equipment clean and orderly. The role involves safely mixing and using cleaning chemicals according to instructions and safety specifications, ensuring chemical bottles are labeled, and replenishing supplies such as paper products, hand soap, seat covers, sanitary napkins, and sharps containers. The technician removes and replaces full sharps containers and may be authorized to access secured medication storage locations for job-related functions. The technician promotes a positive, customer-service-oriented environment through teamwork, enthusiasm, pride in work, and an efficient attitude. They communicate with the manager assigned to their area, report items needing repair, and adhere to Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

Ability to work on call and overtime when necessary, including holidays.
Knowledge of and experience with the correct use of body mechanics.
Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers.
Communication skills necessary to understand written and verbal instructions.
Organizational skills necessary to coordinate, prioritize, and accomplish multiple work assignments.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or equivalent preferred.
Previous hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean assigned patient rooms and ancillary areas daily according to departmental and corporate standards.
Perform isolation and terminal cleaning, including negative-pressure and airborne isolation rooms, and clean rooms following patient discharge.
Clean equipment used in patient rooms and ancillary areas, excluding rental equipment.
Dispose of soiled linens and garbage.
Keep housekeeping carts and equipment clean and orderly.
Mix and use cleaning chemicals safely and cost-effectively, follow instructions and safety specifications, and ensure chemical bottles are labeled.
Maintain supplies of paper products, hand soap, seat covers, sanitary napkins, and sharps containers in assigned areas.
Remove and replace full sharps containers.
Communicate with the manager assigned to the area to exchange information, resolve concerns, and maintain customer-service standards.
Report equipment, furniture, fixtures, carpet, curtains, or walls needing repair.
Adhere to hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
Demonstrate teamwork, enthusiasm, pride in work, and a positive and efficient work attitude.