Northwestern Medicine · 3 weeks ago
EVS Tech Lead-Full-time Evenings
DeKalb, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, dedicated to providing a patient-first approach. The EVS Tech Lead will lead and supervise the Environmental Services team to ensure high-quality standards and compliance with health and safety regulations.
Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNutritionRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Assists Manager in maintaining a high-quality standard by keeping him/her informed on the condition of assigned areas and by training, supervising and motivating the Environmental Services personnel to be sure all schedules are completed
This position will also serve as backup to the Supervisor of EVS in the Supervisors absence
Accepts responsibility to a limited area, shift or tasks assigned
Continuously checks assigned areas to be sure work is being done properly and that personnel are following assigned work schedules. (When Supervisor not present)
Reports any pertinent information to the Supervisor as it occurs
Instills a service-minded approach to all task performed by Environmental Services staff by demonstrating a personal enthusiasm and team spirit
Motivates staff by communicating areas done well and areas requiring improvement
Assists with training of Environmental Service personal as directed by Supervisor or Manager
Assures staff are inspecting equipment for proper operation daily and reporting equipment in need of repair
Maintains good public relations with all patients, facility and staff personnel. Answer day to day questions as they arise and pertain to general housekeeping
If working the PM Shift, leaves notes in operation log for Supervisor to review ie, project work completed, work not completed or any unusual occurrences for the evening
Demonstrates proper infection control procedures when collecting soiled linen
Maintains an adequate amount of sanitized linen in the linen room ad closets on patient units. Delivers under-pads and laundry bags to the floors as required
Communicates with Superior laundry staff to adjust par levels as required
Washes hospital owned dust mops
Working knowledge of carpet shampoo extractor, rotating shampooer, auto floor scrubber, wet/dry machine
Operation of equipment as well as procedures involved in using them
Infection control practices with regards to cleaning patient’s rooms and hospital. Project management as it relates to floor care
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED or a minimum of 5 years work experience in a hospital in lieu of the diploma or GED
Minimum of three years of EVS experience or experience working in a supervisory/leadership role
Preferred
Extensive knowledge of housekeeping techniques in a healthcare environment with specific emphasis on floor care maintenance
Performs tasks which involve exposure to blood and body fluids
Equipment Operated, Carpet extractors, rotary floor machines, auto floor scrubbers, a/c and battery powered floor polishers and wet/dry vacuums, soiled/clean linen carts
Physically demanding job. Working Conditions: Works with a variety of day-to-day chemicals used in the cleaning, sanitizing and disinfection of various areas throughout the hospital. May be responsible for collection of bio-hazardous waste. Uses a variety of heavy-duty floor care equipment used to maintain carpeted and hard surfaces areas
Physical Demands: Requirement: Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds
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
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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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