Part-Time Healthcare EVS Tech | Evening Shift

Northwestern Medicine; DeKalb Township (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in DeKalb, IL, is seeking an Environmental Services (EVS) Tech for a part-time role at Kishwaukee Hospital. The position supports daily cleaning of patient rooms, offices, and public areas and ensures safety and compliance with infection control policies.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication, the ability to follow instructions, work independently, and use tracking tools. Shift runs 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM with a biweekly 40-hour schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be able 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

Follow instructions

Effective communication

Tracking tools usage

Independent work

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in DeKalb, IL, is seeking an Environmental Services (EVS) Tech for a part-time role at Kishwaukee Hospital. The position supports daily cleaning of patient rooms, offices, and public areas and ensures safety and compliance with infection control policies.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication, the ability to follow instructions, work independently, and use tracking tools. Shift runs 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM with a biweekly 40-hour schedule.