Healthcare EVS Tech II — Patient Rooms & Cleanliness

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Environmental Services Tech II for a full-time role at Lake Forest Hospital. The position runs 12pm–8:30pm with every other weekend rotation, focusing on cleaning patient rooms and public areas, ensuring safety protocols, and maintaining supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities include following isolation and PPE procedures, coordinating with staff, and contributing to cost-reduction and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Effective communication with patients, visitors and staff.
• Ability to work independently.
• Use department tracking tools and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains patient rooms, offices, public areas, treatment rooms, and other assigned areas daily.
• 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.
• Notifies supervisor of equipment needing repairs. Reports all safety hazards to manager.
• Communicates to supervisor any issues and is proactive in dealing with observed deficiencies.
• Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationship with hospital personnel, ensuring confidentiality of patient information.
• Exhibits the ability to articulate scripting model to each customer we serve.
• Uses organizational and department resources efficiently.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Contributes to continuous improvement efforts.
• Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve services.
• Presents a friendly, professional demeanor and appearance.
• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers.
• Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems.
• Demonstrates teamwork across departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Follow oral & written instructions

Tracking tools proficiency

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Environmental Services Tech II for a full-time role at Lake Forest Hospital. The position runs 12pm–8:30pm with every other weekend rotation, focusing on cleaning patient rooms and public areas, ensuring safety protocols, and maintaining supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities include following isolation and PPE procedures, coordinating with staff, and contributing to cost-reduction and process improvement.