Advocate Health Care
Environmental Svcs Tech I
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Advocate Health Care
Base pay range $18.50/hr - $27.75/hr
Responsibilities
Clean/disinfect assigned area(s) by washing walls, doors, door frames, ceilings, patient televisions, windows, furniture, tile, fixtures, appliances, floors, and equipment with appropriate cleaning solutions using procedures and following schedules specific to each item. Assigned area(s) may include, but are not limited to, patient rooms, offices, meeting rooms, rest rooms, elevators stairwells and other areas of the hospital and/or off‑site facilities.
Operate various equipment following department procedures.
Use chemicals and solution following department policy.
Keep work areas in orderly, clean and safe condition.
Customer Satisfaction: Demonstrates a commitment to satisfying customer needs and exceeding customer expectations.
Utilize AIDET with both internal and external customers, meeting system goal.
Identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively when dealing with fellow associates.
Demonstrate a positive, supportive attitude to patient families and other personnel in emergency and non‑emergency situations.
Display patience and tact when dealing with other hospital personnel.
Present department in a positive manner to all contacts.
Maintain a courteous and pleasant attitude to patients, families and other contacts.
Maintain confidential patient and departmental information.
Utilize appropriate chain of command in resolving complaints, grievances or problems.
Use appropriate procedures following patient discharges.
Thoroughly wash and sanitize beds when patients are discharged; make beds with clean linen in accordance with department procedures.
Thoroughly clean and sanitize entire room and washroom when patients are discharged, utilizing established department procedures.
Use appropriate germicide in disinfecting rooms.
Select cleaning materials and supplies appropriate to the job and transport them to work area.
Clean all assigned areas utilizing the established department procedures.
Replenish supplies such as paper towels, toilet tissues, soap, etc.; pick up additional supplies from the environmental services storeroom when needed.
Routinely collect waste; sanitize all garbage cans.
Observe and follow 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.
Ensure a safe, clean and attractive environment for patients, visitors and associates at all times.
Wash hands thoroughly throughout the day; follow and adhere to hospital hand‑wash policy.
Prepare detergents, germicidal solutions and other cleaning/disinfecting solutions according to established formulas. Sweep, dust mop, wet mop floor areas and spot‑clean carpets using appropriate solutions. Shampoo furniture, carpets and rugs using appropriate equipment and supplies and adhering to applicable schedules.
Identify types of soiled and/or spotting and utilize proper solutions as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.
Handle chemicals and solutions following departmental policies.
Ensure that all chemicals and solutions are in properly labeled containers.
Adhere 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.
Clean equipment and notify supervisor of equipment needing repair.
Appropriately report safety hazards.
Return unused supplies to closet where obtained; clean carts and equipment and ensure all items are replaced in an orderly manner.
Collect and/or distribute soiled and/or clean linens, as required. Collect trash and/or waste from all areas of the hospital, as required.
Collect hazardous and medical waste according to procedures established by the Infection Control Committee. Sanitize all garbage/waste disposal containers.
Separate regular and recyclable trash according to procedure.
Demonstrate commitment to professional growth and competence.
Attend all mandatory departmental and hospital meetings and in‑services.
Complete annual CBTs required.
Follow written department goals and objectives, and review annually with managers.
Seek education and learning experiences in areas of identified growth needs and review progress during annual evaluation.
Maintain responsibility for attendance and punctuality. Maintain proper attendance requirement outlined in the hospital policy and procedure manual.
Maintain proper attendance requirement outlined in the hospital policy and procedure manual.
Plan for special days off in advance and submit written requests for time off to department management for approval per departmental guidelines.
Request PTO time in accordance with departmental policy.
Provide adequate notice to department management of absence, and in accordance to departmental policy call two hours before the beginning of shift.
Education / Experience Required
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience. Basic computer skills preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
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).
N/A
Physiological Requirements and Working Conditions
Job responsibilities involve walking, standing, bending, climbing and lifting throughout the work day.
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. Unique lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case by case basis.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Advocate Health Care
Base pay range $18.50/hr - $27.75/hr
Responsibilities
Clean/disinfect assigned area(s) by washing walls, doors, door frames, ceilings, patient televisions, windows, furniture, tile, fixtures, appliances, floors, and equipment with appropriate cleaning solutions using procedures and following schedules specific to each item. Assigned area(s) may include, but are not limited to, patient rooms, offices, meeting rooms, rest rooms, elevators stairwells and other areas of the hospital and/or off‑site facilities.
Operate various equipment following department procedures.
Use chemicals and solution following department policy.
Keep work areas in orderly, clean and safe condition.
Customer Satisfaction: Demonstrates a commitment to satisfying customer needs and exceeding customer expectations.
Utilize AIDET with both internal and external customers, meeting system goal.
Identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively when dealing with fellow associates.
Demonstrate a positive, supportive attitude to patient families and other personnel in emergency and non‑emergency situations.
Display patience and tact when dealing with other hospital personnel.
Present department in a positive manner to all contacts.
Maintain a courteous and pleasant attitude to patients, families and other contacts.
Maintain confidential patient and departmental information.
Utilize appropriate chain of command in resolving complaints, grievances or problems.
Use appropriate procedures following patient discharges.
Thoroughly wash and sanitize beds when patients are discharged; make beds with clean linen in accordance with department procedures.
Thoroughly clean and sanitize entire room and washroom when patients are discharged, utilizing established department procedures.
Use appropriate germicide in disinfecting rooms.
Select cleaning materials and supplies appropriate to the job and transport them to work area.
Clean all assigned areas utilizing the established department procedures.
Replenish supplies such as paper towels, toilet tissues, soap, etc.; pick up additional supplies from the environmental services storeroom when needed.
Routinely collect waste; sanitize all garbage cans.
Observe and follow 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.
Ensure a safe, clean and attractive environment for patients, visitors and associates at all times.
Wash hands thoroughly throughout the day; follow and adhere to hospital hand‑wash policy.
Prepare detergents, germicidal solutions and other cleaning/disinfecting solutions according to established formulas. Sweep, dust mop, wet mop floor areas and spot‑clean carpets using appropriate solutions. Shampoo furniture, carpets and rugs using appropriate equipment and supplies and adhering to applicable schedules.
Identify types of soiled and/or spotting and utilize proper solutions as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.
Handle chemicals and solutions following departmental policies.
Ensure that all chemicals and solutions are in properly labeled containers.
Adhere 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.
Clean equipment and notify supervisor of equipment needing repair.
Appropriately report safety hazards.
Return unused supplies to closet where obtained; clean carts and equipment and ensure all items are replaced in an orderly manner.
Collect and/or distribute soiled and/or clean linens, as required. Collect trash and/or waste from all areas of the hospital, as required.
Collect hazardous and medical waste according to procedures established by the Infection Control Committee. Sanitize all garbage/waste disposal containers.
Separate regular and recyclable trash according to procedure.
Demonstrate commitment to professional growth and competence.
Attend all mandatory departmental and hospital meetings and in‑services.
Complete annual CBTs required.
Follow written department goals and objectives, and review annually with managers.
Seek education and learning experiences in areas of identified growth needs and review progress during annual evaluation.
Maintain responsibility for attendance and punctuality. Maintain proper attendance requirement outlined in the hospital policy and procedure manual.
Maintain proper attendance requirement outlined in the hospital policy and procedure manual.
Plan for special days off in advance and submit written requests for time off to department management for approval per departmental guidelines.
Request PTO time in accordance with departmental policy.
Provide adequate notice to department management of absence, and in accordance to departmental policy call two hours before the beginning of shift.
Education / Experience Required
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience. Basic computer skills preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
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).
N/A
Physiological Requirements and Working Conditions
Job responsibilities involve walking, standing, bending, climbing and lifting throughout the work day.
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. Unique lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case by case basis.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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