Environmental Services Technician

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Harvard, IL

2d•$15 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Technician is responsible for thorough cleaning of assigned areas, adhering to all organizational policies and procedures, and observing all isolation procedures and Infection Prevention Standards. This role requires knowledge of correct chemicals for different pathogens, maintaining EVS equipment and supplies, and replenishing paper and soap supplies. The technician will also perform special project assignments, move furniture and equipment, and properly mix and store chemicals. Additionally, they will make beds, utilize bed tracking systems, respond to supervisor calls, and ensure dismissal rooms are ready for the next patient. The role involves proper handling, transport, and disposal of various waste types, including hazardous and infectious waste, and requires completing DOT Certification for packaging and transporting regulated medical waste. The technician will also perform scheduled floor cleaning, carpet spot cleaning, and operate various cleaning equipment.

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.
DOT Certification in order to package and transport regulated medical waste.
Operates, understands, and maintains all equipment (i.e. extractors, vacuums, wet vac, burnisher, flatbed, etc.) in a safe and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Previous cleaning experience helpful.

Responsibilities

Responsible for thorough cleaning of assigned areas including, but not limited to, 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.
Observes all isolation procedures and Infect Prevention Standards. Is knowledgeable on correct chemicals used for different pathogens.
Maintains EVS closet, EVS cart, and all equipment in a neat and orderly manner.
Reports any safety hazards or equipment in need of repair to supervisor and/or Facilities.
Maintain correct amount of supplies.
Replenishes paper, soap supplies, hand sanitizer.
Hangs 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.
Moves furniture, supplies and equipment as requested adhering to departmental safety and lifting procedures. Seeks assistance when in doubt.
Responsible for properly mixing and storing chemicals to achieve correct dilution ratio. Uses proper personal protective equipment including safety goggles when needed. Reads directions carefully and asks supervisor when in doubt. Uses wet floor signs, etc. to block off work area.
Makes beds in accordance with specific area needs. Is knowledgeable and can identify various bed types. Utilizes bed tracking phone/pager, places bed in EPIC and removes when bed has been completed. Responds to phone/pager call from supervisor within 5 minutes. Reports phone/pager problems to supervisor. Logs out of EPIC. Ensures dismissal rooms are ready for the next patient. Uses Xenex UV Light robot for specified rooms where available.
Returns soiled and clean unused mops to department and places in proper containers/areas.
Adheres to all applicable regulations and standards.
Adheres 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.
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.
Performs spot cleaning of carpets and carpet bonneting, extraction of carpet, burnishing, and wet/dry vacuum.
Operates, understands, and maintains all equipment (i.e. extractors, vacuums, wet vac, burnisher, flatbed, etc.) in a safe and professional manner.
Clean equipment after use and ensure batteries are charged.