Evening Environmental Services Tech - Hospital Care

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Environmental Services Technician at the Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb. The position is casual/as-needed with evening shifts (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) and requires weekend and holiday availability.

Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms and common areas, stocking supplies, and maintaining equipment, while upholding safety, confidentiality, and professional standards. Qualifications include the ability to follow written and oral instructions, effective

Qualifications

• Must follow oral and written instructions.
• Must communicate effectively with patients, visitors and staff.
• Must work independently.
• One to three years of environmental services experience preferred in healthcare or hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains patient rooms, offices, public areas, treatment rooms and other areas daily.
• Follows policies and procedures on patient isolation and contact precautions as necessary.
• Stocks paper items and other supplies in assigned areas as needed.
• Maintains cart and equipment in clean, working condition and stores them properly.
• Promotes safety in the workplace and uses PPE as required.
• Uses chemicals and equipment safely and with proper dilution.
• Notifies supervisor of equipment needing repairs and reports safety hazards.
• Communicates issues to supervisor and helps address deficiencies.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and interacts professionally with hospital staff.
• Demonstrates teamwork and supports a positive work environment.

Skills

Follow instructions

Effective communication

Independent worker

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Environmental Services Technician at the Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb. The position is casual/as-needed with evening shifts (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) and requires weekend and holiday availability.

Responsibilities include cleaning patient rooms and common areas, stocking supplies, and maintaining equipment, while upholding safety, confidentiality, and professional standards. Qualifications include the ability to follow written and oral instructions, effective