EVS Tech II

Advocate Health•Chicago, IL

3d•$20 - $30

About The Position

The EVS Tech II performs environmental services and housekeeping duties in a hospital setting. The role maintains floors and carpets, operates cleaning equipment, handles waste and soiled linen, and supports hospital cleanliness and safety. The position also provides customer service to patients, families, and hospital personnel, assists with furniture and equipment moves, and completes terminal, discharge-room, and operating-room cleaning as needed to meet hospital needs. The role requires attendance at mandatory meetings and in-services, completion of annual computer-based training, adherence to department goals and hospital policies, and continued development of professional skills. The scheduled hours are 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.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 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 at least one other associate when available.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience; prior housekeeping experience preferred.
Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze floor or carpet conditions and determine appropriate cleaning techniques according to department processes.
Maintain hard-surface floors and carpets using appropriate equipment and supplies; scrub, strip, polish, and refinish floors.
Operate and maintain mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment, keeping it clean and in good repair.
Complete assigned work in a timely and satisfactory manner, seek additional tasks when time permits, and keep work areas orderly, clean, and safe.
Respond to emergency spills by cleaning or sanitizing as requested.
Collect and dispose of hazardous and medical waste according to hospital processes and applicable training; replace and transport sharps containers to the waste staging area.
Collect soiled linen and remove rubbish from selected areas according to safety guidelines.
Separate regular and recyclable waste, operate waste compactors safely and efficiently, and clean or sanitize waste-disposal containers.
Provide courteous service to patients, families, hospital personnel, and other contacts; use AIDET with internal and external customers and maintain confidential information.
Identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively and provide a positive, supportive attitude in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Arrange or relocate furniture and equipment for meetings, workshops, community affairs, and other requests.
Complete terminal cleans as needed and, when cross-trained or staffing needs require, perform discharge-room cleaning, OR cleaning, and Housekeeping Aide duties.
Attend mandatory departmental and hospital meetings and in-services, complete annual CBTs, follow department goals and objectives, and pursue learning in identified growth areas.
Maintain attendance and punctuality, plan time-off requests in advance, and notify management of absences according to departmental policy.