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Environmental Services Technician II - Per Diem

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Hourly
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $24.00
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Work Schedule

On-call
Night Shifts
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Benefits

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Retirement Options with Company Match
Community Involvement Opportunities

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a healthcare facility located in Arlington Heights, IL, specifically seeking to fill the position of Environmental Services Technician II. This organization is dedicated to providing a clean and safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors by maintaining rigorous cleaning and sanitation standards throughout the hospital. As a recognized entity in the healthcare industry, the facility prioritizes not only clinical care but also the environmental services that support patient recovery and comfort. The role is offered on a per diem basis with working hours set during the night shift from 10:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., providing applicants... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in hospital or healthcare cleaning preferred
  • Knowledge and proper use of body mechanics
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work night shift hours 10:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • Ability to work on call and overtime including holidays
  • Ability to follow safety protocols for cleaning chemicals

Job Qualifications

  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred
  • Previous hospital experience preferred
  • Knowledge of and experience with the correct use of body mechanics
  • Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers
  • Communication skills necessary to understand written and verbal instructions
  • Organizational skills necessary to coordinate prioritize and accomplish multiple work assignments
  • Ability to work on call and overtime when necessary including all holidays

Job Duties

  • Performs daily patient room and ancillary area cleaning in assigned areas per departmental and corporate standards including disposal of soiled linens and garbage
  • Cleans isolation and terminal rooms patient discharges including negative pressure and airborne daily as assigned
  • Cleans any equipment except rental used in patient rooms and ancillary areas to ensure customer service quality standards are achieved and maintained by the Environmental Services Department
  • Makes sure housekeeping cart and equipment is clean and orderly on a daily basis
  • Utilizes mixes cleaning chemicals in a cost effective and safe manner closely follows all instructions and safety specifications regarding cleaning chemicals makes sure all bottled chemicals are labeled on a daily basis
  • Maintains adequate supplies of paper products hand soap seat covers sanitary napkins sharps containers etc in assigned areas on a daily basis removes and replaces all full sharps
  • Provides a positive customer service minded environment by stressing through example teamwork personal enthusiasm pride in work and a positive efficient work attitude communicates daily with manager assigned to area to ensure information is exchanged any concerns are resolved and customer service standards are achieved and maintained
  • Observes and reports any equipment furniture fixtures carpet curtains and walls in need of repair on a daily basis

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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