EVS Technician – Evening Shift, Hospital Environment

Northwestern Medicine; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical, Dental & Vision

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine located in DeKalb (Kishwaukee Hospital) seeks an Environmental Services Technician for the Evening shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) with a full-time schedule, including every other weekend and rotating holidays. You will clean patient rooms, offices, and public areas, following safety and isolation protocols while maintaining supplies and equipment.

The role requires effective communication with patients and staff, independence, and adherence to department procedures.

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.
• Uses chemicals and equipment in an effective and safe manner; uses diluted chemicals in properly labeled containers.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Following Instructions

Job description

Northwestern Medicine located in DeKalb (Kishwaukee Hospital) seeks an Environmental Services Technician for the Evening shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) with a full-time schedule, including every other weekend and rotating holidays. You will clean patient rooms, offices, and public areas, following safety and isolation protocols while maintaining supplies and equipment.

The role requires effective communication with patients and staff, independence, and adherence to department procedures.