Environmental Svcs Tech I

Memorial Health•Jacksonville, IL

2d•$16 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

As an Environmental Services Tech, you’ll be responsible for daily cleaning and restocking throughout the hospital and its properties, following the standard procedures set by our Environmental Services and Infection Prevention and Control departments. Your role is essential in maintaining a clean and safe environment for everyone! 03:00pm - 11:30pm (With Every Other Weekend)

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Ability to lift objects and climb ladders.
Moderate physical effort required.

Responsibilities

Understands how soiling occurs and the difference between soluble and insoluble soils, and the cleaning process involved.
Maintains a clean, stocked, and organized cleaning cart and Environmental Services closet per department policy.
Knowledgeable about the specific use of Environmental Services chemicals and their dilution rates.
Performs dust mopping and wet/microfiber mopping on hard surface floors.
Vacuums carpeted areas using an upright vacuum cleaner.
Handles and disposes of all waste streams, including regulated waste in the hospital.
Cleans and handles intravenous pumps (IV or Sigma Smart Pumps).
Cleans in-patient rooms daily.
Implements A.I.D.E.T. (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) and Greet and Feet techniques, understanding their impact on patient surveys.
Performs discharge and transfer cleaning in both in-patient and out-patient settings.
Follows isolation cleaning procedures, using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Responsible for cleaning offices, conference rooms, and furniture arrangement.
Proficient in cleaning procedures for laboratory settings.
Routinely cleans public and non-public restrooms and locker rooms.
Conducts between-case and terminal cleaning in special procedure areas.
Cleans the pharmacy clean (IV) room.
Reports facility repair issues (e.g., wall patching, ceiling tiles, leaks) to leadership and submits work orders as needed.
Maintains all equipment (cleaning carts, vacuums, pagers) following department guidelines.
Performs general maintenance of hard and soft flooring.
Adheres to safety procedures with chemicals and equipment use; reports discrepancies.
Reports injuries to leadership and submits appropriate injury reports.
Completes all duties proficiently and within designated time frames.
Participates in required training, meetings, and completes annual learning modules on time.
Familiar with departmental policies and procedures, monitoring communication boards.
Performs other related work as required or requested.