Hospital EVS Technician - Patient-Centric Cleaning

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

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Location: DeKalb, Kishwaukee Hospital. Schedule is casual (as needed) with no guaranteed hours or set schedule. The EVS Tech upholds NM ethics and compliance, maintains cleanliness, and supports patient safety and service quality.

Responsibilities include cleaning patient areas, following isolation policies, stocking supplies, maintaining equipment, and communicating issues to supervision. This role emphasizes teamwork and cost-conscious service delivery.

Qualifications

• Must follow oral and written instructions.
• Must communicate effectively with patients, visitors and staff.
• Must use the proper tracking and communication tools utilized by department.
• Must be able to work independently.
• One to three years of environmental services experience in a healthcare or hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains patient rooms, offices, public areas, treatment rooms and other areas daily.
• Follows policies on patient isolation and contact precautions as necessary.
• Stocks paper items and other supplies in assigned areas.
• Maintains cart and equipment in clean, working condition and stores properly.
• Promotes safety in the workplace and uses PPE and proper chemical handling.

Skills

Follow instructions

Communication

Independent work

Job description

Northwestern Medicine Location: DeKalb, Kishwaukee Hospital. Schedule is casual (as needed) with no guaranteed hours or set schedule. The EVS Tech upholds NM ethics and compliance, maintains cleanliness, and supports patient safety and service quality.

Responsibilities include cleaning patient areas, following isolation policies, stocking supplies, maintaining equipment, and communicating issues to supervision. This role emphasizes teamwork and cost-conscious service delivery.