Environmental Svcs Tech -Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center Nights

Major 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 solutions 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 patient and tact when dealing with other hospital personnel.
  • Present department in a positive manner to all contacts.
  • Maintain courteous and pleasant attitude towards patients, families and other contacts.
  • Maintain confidentiality of 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 and 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, attractive environment for patients, visitors, and associates at all times.
  • Wash hands thoroughly throughout the day; follow and adhere to hospital handwash 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.
  • Collect hazardous and medical waste according to procedures established by the Infection Control Committee. Sanitize all garbage/waste disposal containers.
  • Separate regular and recycle trash according to procedure.
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