EVS Tech Lead CDH Casual Second shift

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital is seeking an EVS Tech Lead for a casual second shift role. This position involves leading a team in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection control in a healthcare environment. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent experience in a hospital setting, along with extensive knowledge of housekeeping techniques. This physically demanding role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to work with various cleaning equipment.

Benefits

Wide range of benefits for physical and emotional well-being

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, or 5 years of experience in lieu.
• Minimum of three years of EVS experience or lead role in healthcare.
• Physically demanding role involving lifting and handling cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Environmental Services personnel to maintain standards.
• Assist Manager in training and motivating staff.
• Ensure compliance with infection control procedures and equipment operation.

Skills

Housekeeping techniques

Infection control practices

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

5 years of work experience in a hospital

Tools

Carpet extractors

Rotary floor machines

Auto floor scrubbers

Job description

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Description

The EVS Tech Lead position reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Leads team members by demonstrating and providing advanced knowledge of job responsibilities.

THIS IS A CASUAL POSITION, MEANING THAT THE HOURS PER WEEK ARE NOT GUARANTEED. NO BENEFITS.

Hours are 3-11:30PM

Responsibilities

1. Assists Manager in maintaining a high-quality standard by keeping them informed on the condition of assigned areas and by training, supervising, and motivating the Environmental Services personnel to ensure all schedules are completed.
2. This position will also serve as backup to the Supervisor of EVS in the Supervisor's absence.
3. Lead Responsibilities:
   1. Accepts responsibility for a limited area, shift, or tasks assigned.
   2. Continuously checks assigned areas to ensure work is being done properly and that personnel are following assigned work schedules. (When Supervisor not present).
   3. Reports any pertinent information to the Supervisor as it occurs.
   4. Instills a service-minded approach to all tasks performed by Environmental Services staff by demonstrating personal enthusiasm and team spirit.
   5. Motivates staff by communicating areas done well and areas requiring improvement.
   6. Assists with training of Environmental Service personnel as directed by Supervisor or Manager.
   7. Ensures staff inspect equipment for proper operation daily and report equipment in need of repair.
   8. Maintains good public relations with all patients, facility, and staff personnel. Answers day-to-day questions as they arise and pertain to general housekeeping.
   9. If working the PM Shift, leaves notes in operation log for Supervisor to review, e.g., project work completed, work not completed, or any unusual occurrences for the evening.
4. Laundry/Linen:
   1. Demonstrates proper infection control procedures when collecting soiled linen.
   2. Maintains an adequate amount of sanitized linen in the linen room and closets on patient units. Delivers under-pads and laundry bags to the floors as required.
   3. Communicates with Superior laundry staff to adjust par levels as required.
   4. Washes hospital-owned dust mops.
5. Housekeeping/Technical Skills:
   1. Working knowledge of carpet shampoo extractor, rotating shampooer, auto floor scrubber, wet/dry machine.
   2. Operation of equipment as well as procedures involved in using them.
   3. Infection control practices related to cleaning patient rooms and hospital environments. Project management as it relates to floor care.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED, or a minimum of 5 years of work experience in a hospital in lieu of the diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three years of EVS experience or working within a lead role within a healthcare setting.
• Extensive knowledge of housekeeping techniques in a healthcare environment, with specific emphasis on floor care maintenance.
• Tasks involving exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Equipment operated includes carpet extractors, rotary floor machines, auto floor scrubbers, battery-powered polishers, wet/dry vacuums, and linen carts.
• Physically demanding role, working with chemicals used in cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting hospital areas. May involve collection of bio-hazardous waste. Uses heavy-duty floor care equipment.
• Physical demands include lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds and pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.

Preferred:

N/A

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, sex, race, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. Background checks are performed for new hires, which may include review of criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment; decisions are made on a case-by-case basis following all applicable laws.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits to support employees' physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.