Environmental Services Technician Job at Advocate Health Care

Job Responsibility

Clean/disinfects assigned area(s) by washing walls, doors, door frames, ceilings, patient televisions, windows, furniture, tile, fixtures, appliances, floors, and equipment with appropriate cleaning solutions
Operates various equipment following department procedures
Use chemicals and solution following department policy
Keeps work areas in orderly, clean and safe condition
Utilized AIDET with both Internal Customer and External Customers
Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively when dealing with fellow associates
Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude to patient families and other personnel in emergency and non-emergency situation
Displays patient and tact when dealing with other hospital personnel
Presents department in a positive manner to all contacts
Maintains courteous and pleasant attitude to patients, families and other contacts
Maintains confidential patient and departmental information
Utilizes appropriate chain of command in resolving complaints, grievances or problems
Thoroughly washes and sanitizes beds when patients are discharged
makes beds with clean linen in accordance with department procedures
Thoroughly cleans and sanitizes entire room and washroom when patients are discharged
Use appropriate germicide in disinfecting rooms
Select cleaning materials and supplies appropriate to the job and transports them to work area
Clean all assigned areas utilizing the established department procedures
Replenishes supplies such as paper towels, toilet tissues, soap, etc.
pick up additional supplies from the environmental services storeroom when needed
Routinely collects waste
sanitizes all garbage cans
Observes and follows Standard (Universal)Precautions, Infection Control Policies, and departmental policies and procedures
Clean or sanitize after emergency spills as requested
Place full, tied bags of soiled linen in linen chutes
Ensures a safe clean attractive environment for patient, visitors and associates at all times
Washes hand thoroughly throughout the day
follows and adheres to Hospital handwash policy
Prepares detergents, germicidal solutions and other cleaning/disinfecting solutions according to established formulas
Sweeps, dust mops, and wet mop floor areas and spot clean carpets using appropriate solutions
Shampoos furniture, carpets and rugs using appropriate equipment and supplies and adhering to applicable schedules
Identifies types of soiled and/or spotting and utilizes proper solutions as outlined in departmental policies and procedures
Handles chemicals and solutions following departmental policies
Ensures that all chemicals and solutions are in properly labeled containers
Adheres to safety regulations as outlined in departmental policy and procedure
Move equipment and furniture for cleaning, rearrangement and/or relocation
Arrange furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion, and in accordance with applicable floor plans, after cleaning assigned area(s)
Arrange furniture for meetings, workshops and community affairs according to specifications of responsible department/individual as required
Cleans equipment and notifies supervisor of equipment needing repair
Appropriately reports safety hazards
Returns unused supplies to closet where obtained, cleans carts and equipment and ensures all items are replaced in an orderly manner
Collects and/or distributes soiled and/or clean linens, as required
Collects trash and/or waste from all areas of the hospital, as required
Collects hazardous and medical waste according to procedures establish by the Infection Control Committee
Sanitizes all garbage/waste disposal containers
Separates regular and recycle trash according to procedure
Attends all mandatory departmental and hospital meetings and in-services
Completes annual CBT's required
Follows written department goals and objectives, and review annually with managers
Seeks education and learning experiences in areas of identified growth needs and review progress during annual evaluation
Maintains responsibility for attendance and punctuality Maintain proper attendance requirement outlined in the Hospital Policy and Procedure Manual
Plans for special days off in advance and submits written requests for time off to department management for approval per departmental guidelines
Requests PTO time in accordance with departmental policy
Provide adequate notice to department management absence, and in accordance to departmental policy calls two hour before the beginning of shift

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
Basic computer skills preferred
Able to operate small electrical equipment e.g., vacuum cleaners
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to communicate effectively in English as related to the performance of the essential job activities outlined (including reading and comprehending chemical labels and other safety materials)
Job responsibilities involve walking, standing, bending, climbing and lifting throughout the workday
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance
For lifts over 35 pounds, lifting equipment is expected to be used or lift with at least one other associate when available

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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