EVS Tech I

Advocate Health•Chicago, IL

5d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The EVS Tech I cleans and disinfects assigned areas in the hospital and/or off-site facilities, including patient rooms, offices, meeting rooms, restrooms, elevators, stairwells, and other spaces. The role uses appropriate cleaning solutions, equipment, and department procedures to maintain a safe, clean, and attractive environment for patients, visitors, and associates. It also involves handling chemicals and waste safely, replenishing supplies, and moving and arranging furniture and equipment as needed. The position requires courteous and professional interactions with patients, families, colleagues, and other contacts; safeguarding confidential information; and following established procedures for patient discharges, infection control, emergency spills, and complaints. The employee is expected to attend required meetings and training, pursue relevant learning, and maintain attendance and punctuality requirements. This is a part-time role scheduled for 20 hours per week, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. The listed pay range is $18.85 to $28.30 per hour. Physical work includes walking, standing, bending, climbing, and lifting throughout the workday. The employee must be able to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; for heavier lifts, lifting equipment or assistance from another associate is expected when available.

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 comprehending 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 another associate when available.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and disinfect assigned areas and surfaces according to department procedures and schedules.
Operate cleaning equipment and use chemicals and solutions in accordance with department policies and safety requirements.
Keep work areas clean, orderly, and safe, and report hazards or equipment requiring repair.
Use courteous, professional customer-service practices with patients, families, coworkers, and other contacts; maintain confidentiality and use the appropriate chain of command to resolve concerns.
Clean and sanitize beds, patient rooms, and washrooms after patient discharges, and make beds with clean linen according to procedures.
Select and transport appropriate cleaning materials and supplies; replenish paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, and other supplies.
Collect routine waste, sanitize garbage and waste-disposal containers, and separate regular and recyclable trash according to procedure.
Follow Standard (Universal) Precautions, infection-control policies, handwashing requirements, and procedures for hazardous and medical waste.
Clean or sanitize emergency spills as requested and place tied bags of soiled linen in linen chutes.
Prepare detergents, germicidal solutions, and other cleaning solutions according to established formulas; ensure containers are properly labeled.
Sweep, dust mop, and wet mop floors; spot-clean carpets; and shampoo furniture, carpets, and rugs using appropriate supplies and equipment.
Move and arrange furniture and equipment for cleaning, relocation, floor plans, meetings, workshops, and community affairs as requested.
Clean carts and equipment, return unused supplies, and leave items orderly in their designated locations.
Collect and distribute soiled or clean linens as required.
Attend mandatory departmental and hospital meetings and in-services, complete annual CBTs, and pursue learning related to identified growth needs.
Follow attendance and punctuality policies, submit time-off requests in advance, and provide required notice of absences.