EVS Tech I

Advocate Health•Chicago, IL

5d•$19 - $28

About The Position

The EVS Tech I cleans and disinfects assigned areas in the hospital and off-site facilities, which may include patient rooms, offices, meeting rooms, restrooms, elevators, stairwells, and other spaces. The role uses approved procedures, schedules, equipment, chemicals, and cleaning solutions to maintain a safe, clean, and attractive environment for patients, visitors, and associates. Duties include routine cleaning, discharge-room cleaning, floor and carpet care, replenishing supplies, waste and linen handling, moving and arranging furniture and equipment, and reporting hazards or equipment needing repair. The position also emphasizes customer service, courteous and effective communication, confidentiality, infection-control practices, professional development, and dependable attendance. The schedule is 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week.

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, including patient rooms and other hospital or off-site spaces, using required procedures and schedules.
Operate cleaning equipment and use chemicals and solutions according to department policies and safety procedures.
Keep work areas orderly, clean, and safe.
Provide courteous customer service to patients, families, visitors, and hospital personnel; use AIDET and address interpersonal conflicts constructively.
Maintain confidential patient and departmental information and use the appropriate chain of command to resolve complaints or problems.
Clean and sanitize beds, rooms, and washrooms after patient discharge; make beds with clean linen according to department procedures.
Select and transport appropriate cleaning materials and supplies to assigned work areas.
Replenish supplies such as paper towels, toilet tissue, and soap.
Collect waste, sanitize waste containers, separate regular and recyclable trash, and handle hazardous and medical waste according to procedures.
Clean or sanitize emergency spills as requested and follow Standard (Universal) Precautions and infection-control policies.
Collect and distribute soiled or clean linens as required, and place tied bags of soiled linen in linen chutes.
Prepare detergents, germicidal solutions, and other cleaning or disinfecting solutions according to established formulas.
Sweep, dust mop, and wet mop floors; spot clean carpets; and shampoo furniture, carpets, and rugs using appropriate equipment and supplies.
Identify types of soil or spots and select appropriate cleaning solutions; keep chemicals in properly labeled containers.
Move equipment and furniture for cleaning or relocation, then return and arrange items according to floor plans or meeting specifications.
Clean equipment, report equipment needing repair and safety hazards, and return unused supplies and cleaned carts and equipment 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 provide required notice of absences.