EVS Tech Lead Full time Nights

About the role

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? The EVS Tech Lead position reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, 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.

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.
• Serves as backup to the Supervisor of EVS in the Supervisor's 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 tasks performed by Environmental Services staff by demonstrating personal enthusiasm and team spirit.
• Motivates staff by communicating areas done well and areas requiring improvement.
• Assists with training of Environmental Service personnel 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.
• Answers day‑to‑day questions as they arise pertaining to general housekeeping.
• If working the PM Shift, leaves notes in operation log for Supervisor to review (e.g., 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 and 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.
• Applies infection control practices with regards to cleaning patient’s rooms and hospital.
• Applies project management as it relates to floor care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of housekeeping techniques in a healthcare environment with specific emphasis on floor care maintenance.
• Experience performing tasks which involve exposure to