OR EVS Technician Full Time Evenings

Northwesternmedicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services Technician to support patient care areas. The role focuses on cleaning and sanitizing rooms between cases, maintaining infection control standards, and assisting nursing staff to prepare spaces for the next patient.

You will work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 2:00 PM–12:30 AM, with every other weekend. The environment emphasizes teamwork, safety, and professional conduct in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with patients, visitors and staff.
• Must be able to work independently and follow instructions.
• Ability to work cooperatively with hospital personnel across departments.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily in-between case cleaning for assigned rooms.
• Performs daily terminal cleaning for assigned rooms.
• Follows infection control and isolation guidelines.
• Follows patient isolation and contact precautions procedures.
• Works with nurses to ensure room is clean for the next patient.
• Stocks supplies and maintains carts and equipment in clean condition.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1 year environmental services experience

Job description

40 Hours/Week - Monday through Friday 2:00PM - 12:30AM, every other weekend

The OR Tech reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs daily in between case cleaning for assigned rooms.
• Performs daily terminal cleaning for assigned rooms.
• Follows established infection control and isolation guidelines.
• Follows policies and procedures on patient isolation and contact precautions as necessary.
• Works cooperatively with POCTs and nurses to ensure room is cleaned appropriately for the next patient.
• 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.
• Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance.
• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers. Addresses questions and concerns promptly, or identifies appropriate person and resources to do so. Provides directions or help to patients and customers with finding their way.
• Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur.
• Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments. Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others.

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent; or in lieu of high school diploma/GED, must have a minimum of one year of environmental services, housekeeping, janitorial or related experience.
• 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

Preferred

• One to three years of environmental services experience in a healthcare or hospitality environment

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.