Environmental Services Technician - Days

Mercy Crystal Lake Hospital & Medical Center•Crystal Lake, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for total sanitation, floor care, preparation and organization of patient rooms, floors, bed set-ups, and ancillary areas. This is a 40-hour per week position on the day shift.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Previous cleaning experience helpful.
Effectively performs scheduled floor cleaning which includes stripping, scrubbing, finishing, shampooing, and extracting in a timely manner (includes working other shifts for annual floor maintenance) following all unit specific guidelines giving attention to detailed areas such as baseboards, corners, carpet stains, etc.
Operates, understands, and maintains all equipment (i.e. extractors, vacuums, wet vac, burnisher, flatbed, etc.) in a safe and professional manner.
Complete DOT Certification in order to package and transport regulated medical waste.

Nice To Haves

Previous cleaning experience helpful.

Responsibilities

Perform 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, including isolation procedures and Infection Prevention Standards.
Maintain knowledge of correct chemicals used for different pathogens.
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, and hand sanitizer.
Hang cubicles/drapes according to department policy.
Complete special project assignments, including coordinating specifics such as contacting affected departments and posting informational signs.
Move furniture, supplies, and equipment as requested, adhering to departmental safety and lifting procedures, and seeking assistance when in doubt.
Properly mix and store chemicals to achieve correct dilution ratio, using proper personal protective equipment including safety goggles when needed.
Read directions carefully and ask supervisor when in doubt.
Use wet floor signs to block off work areas.
Make beds in accordance with specific area needs, identifying various bed types.
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 to package and transport regulated medical waste.
Ask supervisor or lead when in doubt.
Effectively perform scheduled floor cleaning which includes stripping, scrubbing, finishing, shampooing, and extracting in a timely manner, following all unit-specific guidelines and giving attention to detailed areas.
Clean equipment after use and ensure batteries are charged.
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.