EVS Tech I

Advocate Health • Chicago, IL

2d • $19 - $28

About The Position

The EVS Tech I cleans and disinfects assigned areas of the hospital and/or off-site facilities, which may include patient rooms, offices, meeting rooms, restrooms, elevators, stairwells, and other areas. 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 includes cleaning rooms after patient discharges, preparing and replenishing supplies, handling waste and linen, and moving or arranging furniture and equipment as needed.

The position requires courteous, professional service to patients, families, associates, and other contacts; maintenance of confidential information; and adherence to infection-control, safety, and departmental policies. The employee attends required meetings and training, completes annual computer-based training, and maintains attendance and punctuality in accordance with hospital and departmental policies.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week on a 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. schedule, with rotating weekends and holidays. The listed pay range is $18.85–$28.30 per hour.

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; use lifting equipment or lift with at least one other associate for loads over 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect assigned areas and surfaces using appropriate solutions, equipment, schedules, and department procedures.
• Operate cleaning equipment and use chemicals and solutions in accordance with department policies and safety procedures.
• Keep work areas orderly, clean, and safe; report safety hazards and equipment needing repair.
• Provide courteous customer service, use AIDET with internal and external customers, and handle interpersonal conflicts and complaints appropriately.
• Maintain patient and departmental confidentiality and use the appropriate chain of command to resolve problems.
• After patient discharges, sanitize beds and rooms, make beds with clean linen, and use appropriate germicides and established procedures.
• Select and transport appropriate cleaning materials and supplies; replenish items 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 established procedures.
• Clean or sanitize emergency spills as requested and follow Standard (Universal) Precautions, infection-control policies, and handwashing requirements.
• Prepare detergents, germicidal solutions, and other cleaning solutions according to established formulas; keep chemicals in properly labeled containers.
• Sweep, dust mop, and wet mop floors; spot-clean carpets; shampoo furniture, carpets, and rugs using appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment for cleaning, relocation, meetings, workshops, and community affairs; return areas to the required arrangement after cleaning.
• Collect and distribute soiled or clean linens as required, and place tied bags of soiled linen in linen chutes.
• Clean carts and equipment and return unused supplies and items to their designated locations in an orderly manner.
• Attend required departmental and hospital meetings and in-services, complete annual CBTs, and pursue learning related to identified growth needs.
• Meet attendance and punctuality requirements, submit time-off requests according to policy, and provide required notice of absences.

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, such as 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