Northwestern Medicine · 7 hours ago
OR EVS Technician Full time Days
Winfield, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, dedicated to providing a positive workplace and patient-first approach. The OR EVS Technician is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety in operating rooms, following infection control guidelines, and ensuring a cooperative work environment with other staff members.
Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNutritionRehabilitation
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
Qualification
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
Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 60 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds
Preferred
One to three years of environmental services experience in a healthcare or hospitality environment
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (75)
2024 (66)
2023 (70)
2022 (78)
2021 (35)
2020 (39)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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