EVS Project Tech-Casual Nights

Job Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient‑first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you will join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits, with the goal of taking care of our employees.

• Performs assigned restoration of hard surface resilient floor care, including stripping, shower scrubbing, finish application and burnishing of floors.
• Performs assigned cleaning procedures on all soft surface floors (carpet), including vacuuming, damp buffing, hot water extraction, dry enzyme process, and spot extraction.
• Projects to include, but not limited to: upholstery cleaning, wall washing, cubicle curtain/drapes (assembly/disassemble), light cleaning and ledge cleaning.
• Completes Altrapure (disinfecting system) process in all assigned patient rooms, surgical suites, clinical and treatment areas and ancillary areas.
• Assignments and tracking of rooms, set‑up, machine operations, and breakdown. Demonstrates proficient technical knowledge of department equipment, chemicals, safety and policies/procedures.
• Uses equipment and chemicals in a safe and effective manner, following safety measures such as wet floor signs, PPE and other safety procedures.
• Performs duties of the Environmental Services Tech, Sanitation Tech or the Service Associate when needed.
• Uses chemicals, diluted at the correct ratio, in properly labeled containers.
• Promotes safety in the workplace, follows established infection control and isolation guidelines, and uses standard precautions.
• Performs additional work and projects as assigned by manager or supervisor.
• Maintains clean and organized equipment, carts and work area and does not leave equipment unattended.
• Executes every task to deliver exceptional service and continually looks for ways to improve services.
• Shows empathy towards customers and fellow employees, and uses that information to better understand their needs.
• Identifies defects within the facility, takes personal responsibility for maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Protects the privacy of patients, visitors, guests and co‑workers.
• Supports fellow co‑workers by modeling teamwork and lateral service so the needs of guests and each other are met.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 1-2 years of experience.
• Ability to read English and understand equipment manuals.

• One to three years of environmental services experience in a healthcare or hospitality environment.
• Physical demands: lift/carry up to 50 pounds and push/pull force up to 50 pounds.

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.

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.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while protecting against unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility: 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 at NM may be eligible depending on the job family.