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Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is hiring a full-time Environmental Services Technician II for our Lake Forest Hospital location. This 40-hour per week position operates on a mid-shift schedule from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM with rotating weekend coverage, offering an excellent opportunity for those seeking stable healthcare employment.
Core Responsibilities: The EVS Tech II plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, clean, and healing environment for patients, visitors, and staff. You will clean and maintain patient rooms, offices, public areas, and treatment rooms daily, including trash removal, bed linen changes, and comprehensive surface sanitization following strict healthcare protocols.
Safety & Compliance: Following policies on patient isolation and contact precautions is essential. You will stock paper items and supplies as needed, maintain your cart and equipment in clean working condition, and promote workplace safety through proper use of wet floor signs, PPE, and secure equipment storage.
Chemical & Equipment Safety: The position requires using chemicals and equipment effectively and safely, including proper dilution ratios, correctly labeled containers, and immediate reporting of equipment needing repairs. You will notify supervisors of any safety hazards and proactively communicate issues or inability to complete scheduled tasks.
Team Collaboration: This role requires excellent communication with supervisors regarding any issues, including proactive reporting of observed deficiencies. You will work collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care environments while adhering to all regulatory and accreditation standards.