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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, USA$18.85 - $28.30In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience is required.
  • Basic computer skills are preferred.
  • The candidate must be able to operate small electrical equipment such as vacuum cleaners.
  • The candidate must be able to communicate effectively in English for essential job activities, including reading and comprehending chemical labels and other safety materials.
  • The role requires walking, standing, bending, climbing, and lifting throughout the workday.
  • The candidate must be able to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For lifts over 35 pounds, lifting equipment or assistance from at least one other associate is expected when available; unique lifting and movement situations are assessed case by case.
  • The candidate must maintain attendance and punctuality in accordance with hospital policy, request time off in advance according to departmental guidelines, and notify management of absences with adequate notice, including calling two hours before the shift.

Responsibilities

  • Clean and disinfect assigned areas, including patient rooms and other hospital or off-site spaces, by washing surfaces, furniture, fixtures, appliances, floors, and equipment with appropriate cleaning solutions and following item-specific procedures and schedules.
  • Operate equipment and use chemicals and solutions in accordance with department procedures and policies.
  • Keep work areas orderly, clean, and safe.
  • Use AIDET with internal and external customers to meet the system goal; constructively identify and resolve interpersonal conflicts; maintain a positive, supportive attitude toward patient families and personnel; use tact with hospital personnel; represent the department positively; remain courteous and pleasant toward patients, families, and other contacts; maintain confidential patient and departmental information; and use the appropriate chain of command to resolve complaints, grievances, or problems.
  • Follow appropriate procedures after patient discharges, including washing and sanitizing beds, making beds with clean linen, thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing rooms and washrooms, and using appropriate germicide to disinfect rooms.
  • Select and transport cleaning materials and supplies appropriate to assigned work, and clean assigned areas according to established procedures.
  • Replenish supplies such as paper towels, toilet tissue, and soap, obtaining additional supplies from the environmental services storeroom as needed.
  • Routinely collect waste, sanitize garbage cans and waste-disposal containers, and collect or distribute soiled and clean linens as required.
  • Follow Standard (Universal) Precautions, infection-control policies, and departmental procedures; clean or sanitize emergency spills as requested; place full, tied bags of soiled linen in linen chutes; and maintain a safe, clean, attractive environment for patients, visitors, and associates.
  • Wash hands thoroughly throughout the day and follow the hospital handwashing policy.
  • Prepare detergents, germicidal solutions, and other cleaning or disinfecting solutions according to established formulas; sweep, dust mop, and wet mop floors; spot-clean carpets; and shampoo furniture, carpets, and rugs using appropriate equipment, supplies, and schedules.
  • Identify types of soil or spotting and use appropriate solutions according to departmental policies; handle chemicals and solutions according to policy; keep all chemicals and solutions in properly labeled containers; and adhere to safety regulations and procedures.
  • Move equipment and furniture for cleaning, rearrangement, or relocation, then arrange them neatly according to applicable floor plans.
  • Arrange furniture for meetings, workshops, and community affairs according to specifications from the responsible department or individual.
  • Clean equipment and notify a supervisor when equipment needs repair; report safety hazards; return unused supplies to the appropriate closet; and clean carts and equipment, ensuring all items are replaced in an orderly manner.
  • Collect hazardous and medical waste according to Infection Control Committee procedures, sanitize waste-disposal containers, and separate regular and recyclable trash according to procedure.
  • Attend mandatory departmental and hospital meetings and in-services, complete required annual CBTs, follow written department goals and objectives and review them annually with managers, and pursue learning experiences in identified growth areas and review progress during annual evaluations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Basic computer skills.

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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