EVS Tech I

RML HEALTH PROVIDERS•Chicago, IL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The EVS Tech I is the first line of defense in infection prevention, responsible for creating and maintaining a clean, infection-free health care environment for patients and staff. This role involves the daily cleaning of patient rooms, patient care units, offices, departments, meeting rooms, and public areas to keep the hospital sparkling clean. The position also assists in setting up for important hospital functions.

Requirements

Ability to positively communicate and interact with patients, visitors, and other employees.
Ability to work independently, without direct supervision.
Physical ability necessary to frequently lift moderate to heavy weights of linen/trash, push carts that are loaded with supplies and/or linens, and move furniture using appropriate moving equipment.
Physical stamina to repeatedly perform tasks.
Ability to work off-shifts, including weekends and evenings.
Ability to understand oral instructions.
Ability to read and understand written assignments, policies, memos, and MSDS sheets.
Ability to write instructions on work orders and inter-shift and inter-departmental communications.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience, sufficient to demonstrate personal responsibility.
Environmental services experience.
Experience in a health care environment.

Responsibilities

Supports the Mission and Vision of RML Specialty Hospital by demonstrating RML's Core Values of Service, Teamwork, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Stewardship (STAIRS) in all actions. Promotes a positive patient/customer experience by exemplifying the principles of the Language of Caring in all interactions with patients, families and co-workers.
Performs daily cleaning of the patient rooms and patient care units to prevent the spread of infections and to ensure satisfaction of patients and guests. Follows the established 12-step process when cleaning patient rooms and performing terminal cleaning of patient rooms after discharge.
Cleans assigned offices, departments, meeting rooms, and public areas as required, including restrooms, floors, furniture, fixtures, doors and door frames, ceilings, medical equipment, televisions, windows and window sills, and other items found in assigned areas, following approved processes and with appropriate cleaning equipment and cleaning agents.
Prepares cleaning solutions as needed according to established policy.
Empties trash and hazardous waste according to established policy.
Replenishes assigned areas with supplies of soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and other disposable items.
Replenishes linen carts, returns soiled linen, and delivers clean linen.
Maintains cleanliness of hospital grounds.
Moves furniture and equipment between rooms. Sets up furniture and equipment within rooms as needed.
Completes special environmental services-related projects and other duties as assigned including floor cleaning and carpet maintenance.
Attends internal meetings and in-services and participates in mandatory reviews of policies and procedures.
Completes required paperwork for quality assurance, plant work-orders, and intra-departmental communication.
Supports the Mission and Vision of RML Specialty Hospital by demonstrating RML’s Values of Service, Teamwork, and accountability, Integrity, Respect and Stewardship (STAIRS) in all actions. Promote a positive customer experience by exemplifying the principles of the Language of Caring in all interactions with patients, families and co-workers.