Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois · 18 hours ago
EVS Technician 1, 3rd Shift
Freeport, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelMercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois is currently accepting applications for the EVS Technician 1 position. This role is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in patient rooms and other areas, ensuring adherence to infection prevention standards and organizational policies.
Health CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Responsible for thorough cleaning of assigned areas including, but not limited to, furniture, tile, fixtures, windows, sinks, tubs, toilets, mirrors, showers, etc. Perform high and low dusting of TV’s, lights, walls, mop floors, elevators and stairs, clean door frames, ceiling vents, and vacuum carpet, etc
Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures
Observes all isolation procedures and Infect Prevention Standards. Is knowledgeable on correct chemicals used for different pathogens
Maintains EVS closet, EVS cart, and all equipment in a neat and orderly manner. Reports any safety hazards or equipment in need of repair to supervisor and/or Facilities. Maintain correct amount of supplies. Is knowledgeable on correct chemicals used for different pathogens
Replenishes paper, soap supplies, hand sanitizer
Hangs cubicles/drapes according to department policy
Special project assignments, including coordinating specifics such as; contacting affected departments to advise of upcoming project (i.e. construction projects, wall cleaning, drapes, changing cubicles, window washing, etc.), and post informational signs
Moves furniture, supplies and equipment as requested adhering to departmental safety and lifting procedures. Seeks assistance when in doubt
Responsible for properly mixing and storing chemicals to achieve correct dilution ratio. Uses proper personal protective equipment including safety goggles when needed. Reads directions carefully and asks supervisor when in doubt. Uses wet floor signs, etc. to block off work area
Makes beds in accordance with specific area needs. Is knowledgeable and can identify various bed types. Utilizes bed tracking phone/pager, places bed in EPIC and removes when bed has been completed. Responds to phone/pager call from supervisor within 5 minutes. Reports phone/pager problems to supervisor. Logs out of EPIC. Ensures dismissal rooms are ready for the next patient. Uses Xenex UV Light robot for specified rooms where available
Returns soiled and clean unused mops to department and places in proper containers/areas
Adheres to all applicable regulations and standards
Adheres to proper handling, transport and disposal of all waste types, including but not limited to: hazardous, infectious, sharps, confidential, recycling, regular trash, universal. Complete DOT Certification in order to package and transport regulated medical waste. Asks supervisor or lead when in doubt
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or equivalent preferred
Previous cleaning experience helpful
Responsible for thorough cleaning of assigned areas including, but not limited to, furniture, tile, fixtures, windows, sinks, tubs, toilets, mirrors, showers, etc
Perform high and low dusting of TV's, lights, walls, mop floors, elevators and stairs, clean door frames, ceiling vents, and vacuum carpet, etc
Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures
Observes all isolation procedures and Infect Prevention Standards
Is knowledgeable on correct chemicals used for different pathogens
Maintains EVS closet, EVS cart, and all equipment in a neat and orderly manner
Reports any safety hazards or equipment in need of repair to supervisor and/or Facilities
Maintain correct amount of supplies
Replenishes paper, soap supplies, hand sanitizer
Hangs cubicles/drapes according to department policy
Special project assignments, including coordinating specifics such as; contacting affected departments to advise of upcoming project (i.e. construction projects, wall cleaning, drapes, changing cubicles, window washing, etc.), and post informational signs
Moves furniture, supplies and equipment as requested adhering to departmental safety and lifting procedures
Seeks assistance when in doubt
Responsible for properly mixing and storing chemicals to achieve correct dilution ratio
Uses proper personal protective equipment including safety goggles when needed
Reads directions carefully and asks supervisor when in doubt
Uses wet floor signs, etc. to block off work area
Makes beds in accordance with specific area needs
Is knowledgeable and can identify various bed types
Utilizes bed tracking phone/pager, places bed in EPIC and removes when bed has been completed
Responds to phone/pager call from supervisor within 5 minutes
Reports phone/pager problems to supervisor
Logs out of EPIC
Ensures dismissal rooms are ready for the next patient
Uses Xenex UV Light robot for specified rooms where available
Returns soiled and clean unused mops to department and places in proper containers/areas
Adheres to all applicable regulations and standards
Adheres to proper handling, transport and disposal of all waste types, including but not limited to: hazardous, infectious, sharps, confidential, recycling, regular trash, universal
Complete DOT Certification in order to package and transport regulated medical waste
Asks supervisor or lead when in doubt
The partner is regularly required to perform repetitive motions related to the following: stand, walk, finger, handle, feel, grasp, push, pull and reach with hands and arms
The partner is regularly required to sit and talk or hear
The partner is frequently required to climb (using step stool or ladder), balance and stoop, kneel, twist, bend, crouch, or crawl
The partner is occasionally required to smell
The partner must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, distance vision, depth perception
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.
Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.
Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.
Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.
Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.
Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.
Company
Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois
At Mercyhealth, our doctors, nurses and staff are committed to making lives better for our patients and their families.
Founded in 1889
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Nathan Schultz
Chief Technology Officer
Shawn David
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