Evening EVS Technician – Clean, Safe Healthcare Environments

Northwestern Medicine; DeKalb Township (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in DeKalb, IL is seeking an EVS Tech for evening shifts at Kishwaukee Hospital. The role includes cleaning patient rooms, public areas, and treatment rooms, stocking supplies, and maintaining equipment while following safety and isolation procedures.

Responsibilities emphasize communicating effectively with patients and staff, adhering to department tools, and contributing to cost reductions and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and staff.
• Must be able to use the proper tracking and communication tools utilized by department.
• Must be able to work independently.
• One to three years of environmental services experience in a healthcare or hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains patient rooms, offices, public areas, treatment rooms, and other assigned areas daily, including collecting and removing trash, changing bed linens, and sanitizing all surfaces.
• Follows policies and procedures on patient isolation and contact precautions as necessary.
• Stocks paper items and other supplies in assigned areas as necessary or designated.
• Maintains cart and equipment in clean, working condition and stores in appropriate storage area.
• Promotes safety in the workplace. Uses wet floor signs, PPE, not leaving housekeeping cart or supplies unattended.
• Uses chemicals and equipment in an effective and safe manner. Uses appropriate chemicals, diluted at the correct ratio, in properly labeled containers.
• Notifies supervisor of equipment needing repairs. Reports all safety hazards to manager.
• Communicates to supervisor any issues, including inability to complete schedule and is proactive in dealing with observed deficiencies (reports issues/work requests to supervisor/manager or Call Center, picks up debris outside of regular work area).
• Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationship with hospital personnel, while assuring confidentiality of patient information.
• Exhibits the ability to articulate designed scripting model to each customer we serve.
• Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement.
• Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services we provide.
• Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance.
• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers. Addresses questions and concerns promptly, or identifies appropriate person and resources to do so.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

Healthcare environment experience (Preferred)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in DeKalb, IL is seeking an EVS Tech for evening shifts at Kishwaukee Hospital. The role includes cleaning patient rooms, public areas, and treatment rooms, stocking supplies, and maintaining equipment while following safety and isolation procedures.

Responsibilities emphasize communicating effectively with patients and staff, adhering to department tools, and contributing to cost reductions and process improvements.