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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Environmental Services Tech 1

Environmental Services (Healthcare)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeLibertyville, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience is required.
  • Basic computer skills are preferred.
  • Ability to operate small electrical equipment such as vacuum cleaners.
  • 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 another associate when available.

Responsibilities

  • Clean and disinfect assigned hospital or off-site areas, including patient rooms and common areas, using appropriate solutions and established procedures and schedules.
  • Operate equipment and use chemicals and solutions according to department procedures and policies.
  • Keep work areas clean, orderly, and safe.
  • Use AIDET with internal and external customers and meet the system goal; resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively and maintain a supportive, courteous attitude toward patients, families, associates, and other personnel.
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient and departmental information and follow the appropriate chain of command when resolving complaints or problems.
  • Wash and sanitize beds and clean and sanitize patient rooms and washrooms after discharge, using appropriate germicides and department procedures.
  • Select and transport appropriate cleaning materials and supplies to assigned work areas; replenish supplies as needed.
  • Collect waste, sanitize waste containers, separate regular and recyclable trash, handle hazardous and medical waste according to established procedures, and place tied soiled-linen bags in linen chutes.
  • Follow Standard (Universal) Precautions, infection-control policies, departmental procedures, and hospital handwashing policy; clean or sanitize emergency spills as requested.
  • Prepare detergents, germicidal solutions, and other cleaning solutions according to established formulas; sweep, dust mop, and wet mop floors, spot-clean carpets, and shampoo furniture, carpets, and rugs using appropriate equipment and supplies.
  • Identify soiling and stains and use appropriate solutions; keep chemicals in properly labeled containers and follow safety regulations.
  • Move and arrange furniture and equipment for cleaning or relocation, restore items according to floor plans, and arrange meeting furniture according to specifications.
  • Clean equipment, report equipment needing repair and safety hazards, return unused supplies, and clean and organize carts and equipment.
  • Collect and distribute soiled or clean linens as required.
  • Attend mandatory departmental and hospital meetings and in-services, complete annual computer-based trainings, follow department goals and objectives, and pursue learning in identified growth areas.
  • Maintain required attendance and punctuality, plan and request time off according to policy, and notify management of absences with the required notice.

Desired Qualifications

  • Basic computer skills are preferred.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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