Healthcare EVS Technician II — Clean, Safe Patient Spaces

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) matching

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Environmental Services Technician II for full-time day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with alternating weekends and holidays. The role involves cleaning patient rooms and various areas, following isolation policies, stocking supplies, and maintaining clean equipment.

Strong communication and independent work are required. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, professional development, and a

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).
• Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationship with hospital personnel, while assuring confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Effective communication

Follow instructions

Independence

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Environmental Services Technician II for full-time day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with alternating weekends and holidays. The role involves cleaning patient rooms and various areas, following isolation policies, stocking supplies, and maintaining clean equipment.

Strong communication and independent work are required. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, professional development, and a