EVS Project Tech Full-time Second shift

The salary range for this position is $17.24 - $24.14 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

3:00PM-11:30pm/ Rotating weekends.

The EVS Project Tech reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Cleans and services hospital. Performs a variety of duties to maintain the hospital in an orderly, safe and sanitary condition. Completes project duties including hard surface and carpet care, wall washing, and hanging of cubicle curtains.

Responsibilities:

• Performs assigned restoration of hard surface resilient floor care. Procedures include stripping, shower scrubbing, finish application and burnishing of floors. Performs assigned cleaning procedures on all soft surface floors (carpet). Procedures include vacuuming, damp buffing, hot water extraction and dry enzyme process, and spot extraction.
• Projects to include, but not limited too: upholstery cleaning, wall washing, cubicle curtain/drapes (assembly/disassemble), light cleaning and ledge cleaning.
• Completes Altrapure (disinfecting system) process to all assigned patient rooms, surgical suites, clinical and treatment areas and ancillary areas.
• Responsibilities include assignment and tracking of rooms, set-up, machine operations and breakdown. Exhibits proficient technical knowledge of department equipment, chemicals, safety and policies/procedures. Uses equipment and chemicals in a safe and effective manner. Practices safety measures by utilizing wet floor signs, PPE and other safety procedures.
• Is able to perform duties of the Environmental Services Tech, Sanitation Tech or the Service Associate when needed.
• Has above standard knowledge of the department's equipment, chemicals, policies and procedures. Uses chemicals and equipment in an effective and safe manner. Uses appropriate chemicals, diluted at the correct ratio, in properly labeled containers.
• Performs assigned restoration of hard-surface floor care procedures, including stripping, refinishing, shower scrubbing and burnishing floors. Completes assigned carpet care procedures, including damp buffing, shampooing and extracting.
• Promotes safety in the workplace. Uses wet floor signs, PPE, etc. Follows established infection control and isolation guidelines; uses standard precautions.
• Performs additional work and projects as assigned by manager or supervisor.
• Exhibits the ability to articulate designed scripting model to each customer we serve.
• Takes pride in their professional image and adheres to the departmental uniform standards.
• Smiles and greets all customers.
• Understands what is expected of them and their role in achieving departmental and hospital goals.
• Presents themselves in a positive manner, both verbal and nonverbal communication skills, and the stated values are reflected in their behavior.
• Listens to our customers, learns of their needs and responds to their requests.
• Recognizes the contribution of others, and treats all patients, visitors and co-workers with respect.
• Identifies defects within the facility, and accepts personal responsibility for maintaining a clean and safe environment (pick-up, point-out and protect club).
• Maintains clean and organized equipment, carts and work area and does not leave equipment unattended.
• Executes every task to deliver exceptional service and always looks for ways to improve our services.
• Shows empathy towards our customers and fellow employees and utilizes that information to better understand their needs.
• Has the attitude “If I receive a complaint, I will own it and immediately resolve it ".
• Protects the privacy of our patients, visitors, guests and fellow co-workers.
• Supports fellow co-workers by modeling a behavior of teamwork and lateral service so the needs of guests and each other are met.
• Is empowered to meet the needs of our customers, to personally handle their issues or complaints, and delivers service recovery that turns mistakes into memories.
• Is aware of their surroundings to meet the expressed and unexpressed needs of our customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• 1-2 years of experience
• Must be able to read English and understand equipment manuals 

Preferred

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

Equal Opportunity

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.

Background Check

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, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

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

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings. 

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: 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 as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.