Environmental Services Tech II

Cleanliness and Safety

Your role involves creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. You will be responsible for cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms and other areas of the hospital, ensuring rooms are ready for the next patient quickly. You'll interact with various team members, emphasizing professionalism, kindness, and respect.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Valid Illinois driver's license required
• Must meet Memorial Health's Fleet Safety Policy requirements
• Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) certification preferred
• At least 2 years of experience in healthcare environmental services or a related field
• Equivalent experience with hard and soft floor care maintenance and restoration may be considered

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects patient rooms, specialty departments, medical equipment, and common areas
• Performs daily occupied room cleaning, discharge/transfer cleaning, and terminal cleaning according to hospital standards
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper healthcare cleaning and disinfection techniques, safe chemical use, equipment operation, and labor-saving cleaning products
• Follows all safety, infection prevention, risk management, and PPE protocols, including hand hygiene and isolation precautions
• Supports departmental goals by participating in performance improvement initiatives
• Maintains a clean, organized, and fully stocked EVS cart and equipment throughout the shift
• Properly collects, separates, and disposes of regulated medical waste, recycling, hazardous waste, and general waste
• Completes specialty cleaning and support tasks as needed, such as conference room setup, stairwell and elevator cleaning, stocking EVS supply rooms, and changing cubicle curtains
• Assists with onboarding and training new Level I Environmental Services Technicians when requested