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EVS Tech II

At Northwestern Medicine, a patient‑first approach defines our culture. As an integral part of the Environmental Services team, you will help maintain clean and safe environments throughout the hospital system.

3:00 pm – 11:30 pm, with flexible scheduling to cover call‑offs, vacations, leaves of absence, and other needs. Hours are not guaranteed and may vary.

• Cleans and maintains patient rooms, offices, public areas, treatment rooms, and other assigned areas daily; includes trash removal, bed‑linen changes, and sanitizing all surfaces.
• Follows policies and procedures on patient isolation and contact precautions as needed.
• 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, using wet‑floor signs, PPE, and ensuring housekeeping carts or supplies are not left unattended.
• Uses chemicals and equipment safely, diluting at correct ratios and labeling containers properly.
• Notifies supervisor of equipment needing repairs; reports all safety hazards to manager.
• Communicates issues, such as inability to meet the schedule, and proactively addresses observed deficiencies, reporting to supervisor/manager or Call Center and picking up debris outside the regular work area.
• Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with hospital personnel while ensuring confidentiality of patient information.
• Articulates design scripting models to each customer served.
• Efficiently uses organizational and unit/department resources.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Contributes to continuous‑improvement opportunities and processes.
• Participates in cost‑reduction, workflow streamlining, and service improvement efforts.
• Exhibits a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance.
• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers; addresses questions and concerns promptly or directs them appropriately.
• Uses effective service‑recovery skills to resolve problems or service breakdowns.
• Demonstrates teamwork by helping coworkers across departments; communicates effectively, respects diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledges others’ contributions.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Effective communication with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Proficiency with the department’s tracking and communication tools.
• Independence in performing tasks.
• Physical demands: lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds.

• 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 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 background checks that include criminal history. If offered a position, you must complete an authorization form to allow us to run the check. Results are evaluated case‑by‑case in compliance with all applicable laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

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

Our benefits package supports physical, emotional, and financial well‑being and protects against unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section for details.

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within one year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position may be eligible depending on the job family.