Evening Hospital EVS Technician – Patient Room Care

Northwesternmedicine; Sandwich (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Sandwich, IL seeks an Environmental Services Tech to clean patient rooms, offices, treatment areas and public spaces, ensuring sanitation and safety.

You will follow isolation policies, restock supplies, maintain carts and equipment, report safety hazards, and communicate clearly with supervisors to resolve issues. Evening shift, 24 hours over 3 days per week. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer offering comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must exhibit the ability 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.

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)

Skills

Follow instructions

Effective communication

Independent work

Tools

Tracking tools

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Sandwich, IL seeks an Environmental Services Tech to clean patient rooms, offices, treatment areas and public spaces, ensuring sanitation and safety.

You will follow isolation policies, restock supplies, maintain carts and equipment, report safety hazards, and communicate clearly with supervisors to resolve issues. Evening shift, 24 hours over 3 days per week. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer offering comprehensive benefits.