EVS Tech I

Advocate Health • Chicago, IL

5d • $19 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The EVS Tech I cleans and disinfects assigned areas throughout the hospital and/or off-site facilities, which may include patient rooms, offices, meeting rooms, restrooms, elevators, stairwells, and other spaces. The role uses appropriate cleaning solutions, chemicals, equipment, and established department procedures to maintain a safe, clean, and attractive environment for patients, visitors, and associates.

The position also supports patient discharges by sanitizing beds and rooms, replenishes supplies, collects and disposes of regular, recyclable, medical, and hazardous waste according to procedures, and handles linens as required. It involves moving and arranging furniture and equipment, preparing areas for meetings and events, responding to spills, and reporting hazards or equipment needing repair.

The EVS Tech I is expected to provide courteous customer service, protect confidential information, follow infection-control and safety policies, attend required meetings and training, and meet attendance and punctuality requirements. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to operate small electrical equipment, such as vacuum cleaners.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English for essential job activities, including reading and understanding chemical labels and safety materials.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, climb, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; for heavier lifts, use lifting equipment or lift with at least one other associate when available.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect assigned areas, surfaces, furniture, floors, fixtures, appliances, and equipment using appropriate solutions and established procedures.
• Operate cleaning equipment and handle chemicals and solutions according to department policies, safety requirements, and established formulas.
• Keep work areas orderly, clean, and safe, and ensure chemicals are stored in properly labeled containers.
• Provide courteous customer service to patients, families, visitors, and hospital personnel; use AIDET and appropriate communication and escalation procedures.
• Clean and sanitize beds, patient rooms, and washrooms following patient discharges, and make beds with clean linen.
• Select, transport, and replenish cleaning materials and supplies; return unused supplies and clean and organize carts and equipment.
• Collect and dispose of waste, including hazardous and medical waste, according to infection-control procedures; separate recyclable and regular trash and sanitize waste containers.
• Collect and distribute soiled or clean linens as required, and place tied bags of soiled linen in linen chutes.
• Respond to emergency spills as requested and follow Standard (Universal) Precautions, infection-control policies, and handwashing policies.
• Sweep, dust mop, and wet mop floors; spot-clean carpets; and shampoo furniture, carpets, and rugs using appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment for cleaning, room layouts, meetings, workshops, and community events.
• Clean equipment, report equipment needing repair and safety hazards, and return items to their proper locations.
• Attend mandatory meetings and in-services, complete annual CBTs, follow department goals, and pursue learning in identified growth areas.
• Maintain required attendance and punctuality, submit time-off requests according to policy, and notify management of absences as required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on teammate eligibility
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED