Environmental Services Technician, Environmental Services - Second Shift Hours

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Woodstock, IL

2d•$15 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician 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 perform special projects, move furniture and supplies, mix and store chemicals properly, use personal protective equipment, and make beds according to specific area needs. Additionally, the role involves using a bed tracking phone/pager, responding to supervisor calls, and ensuring dismissal rooms are ready for the next patient. The use of the Xenex UV Light robot may be required. The technician is responsible for the proper handling, transport, and disposal of all waste types, including hazardous and infectious waste, and must complete DOT Certification for packaging and transporting 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.
Reads directions carefully and asks supervisor when in doubt.
Complete DOT Certification in order to package and transport regulated medical waste.
Asks supervisor or lead when in doubt.

Nice To Haves

Previous cleaning experience helpful.
Includes working other shifts for annual floor maintenance
Giving attention to detailed areas such as baseboards, corners, carpet stains, etc.

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.
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.
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.
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.
Effectively perform scheduled floor cleaning which includes stripping, scrubbing, finishing, shampooing, and extracting in a timely manner.
Clean equipment after use.
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.
Ensure batteries are charged.