OR EVS Technician Full Time Evenings

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Palos Heights, IL

22h • $18 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The OR EVS Technician supports Northwestern Medicine’s patient-first mission and follows the organization’s Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The position performs between-case and terminal cleaning of assigned operating rooms, follows infection-control and isolation procedures, and works with patient-care staff to prepare rooms for the next patient. The technician also maintains supplies, carts, and equipment; uses cleaning chemicals and equipment safely; reports hazards and repair needs; and communicates work issues to supervisors. The role requires effective, courteous interaction with patients, customers, visitors, and hospital personnel while protecting patient confidentiality and supporting a safe, clean care environment.

This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., with every other weekend. The listed hourly compensation range is $18.45 to $23.99.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; alternatively, at least one year of environmental services, housekeeping, janitorial, or related experience in lieu of a diploma or GED.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Ability to use the department’s tracking and communication tools.
• Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform daily between-case cleaning for assigned rooms.
• Perform daily terminal cleaning for assigned rooms.
• Follow established infection-control and isolation guidelines, including patient-isolation and contact-precaution procedures.
• Work cooperatively with POCTs and nurses to ensure rooms are cleaned appropriately for the next patient.
• Stock paper items and other supplies in assigned areas as needed or designated.
• Maintain carts and equipment in clean, working condition and store them in the appropriate area.
• Promote workplace safety by using wet-floor signs and PPE and not leaving carts or supplies unattended.
• Use chemicals and equipment effectively and safely, including correctly diluted chemicals in properly labeled containers.
• Notify the supervisor about equipment needing repair and report safety hazards to the manager.
• Communicate issues to the supervisor, including inability to complete the schedule, and proactively report observed deficiencies or work requests.
• Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with hospital personnel while ensuring patient-information confidentiality.
• Use organizational and unit or department resources efficiently.
• Manage the work schedule efficiently and complete tasks and assignments on time.
• Maintain a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance.
• Provide accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers; promptly address questions and concerns or connect them with appropriate resources.
• Provide directions or other assistance to patients and customers.
• Use service-recovery skills to resolve problems or service breakdowns.
• Demonstrate teamwork by helping coworkers within and across departments, communicating effectively, respecting diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledging others’ contributions.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED