Ancillary Float- Surgery
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY The Ancillary Float is a member of the support staff within Surgical Services and trained in maintaining the physical environment of the Surgical Services Department. Duties include terminal cleaning, all daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly housekeeping duties. Works closely with the Operating Room (OR) RN’s to ensure necessary equipment is clean and available for patient needs. The Ancillary Float is trained to safely transport patients to the surgical department and assist RN’s in transporting patients back to the nursing units and replaces stock items into the supply carts in each OR. This position maintains good public relations by interacting with patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff members in a friendly and professional manner. Assists the department in attaining goals by assisting other areas within the department as requested. Ensures the safe handling of infectious material to protect all patients and employees.
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent required
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to maintain records and label items
- Has the physical and mental health sufficient to accomplish the duties of an Ancillary Float
- Ability to work well with other people in an environment of maximum activity
Nice To Haves
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred, or to be obtained prior to completion of orientation
- Experience in Operating Room (OR) housekeeping preferred (General housekeeping experience acceptable)
- Experience in cleaning/processing surgical instrumentation preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintaining the physical environment of the Surgical Services Department
- Terminal cleaning
- Daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly housekeeping duties
- Working closely with the Operating Room (OR) RN’s to ensure necessary equipment is clean and available for patient needs
- Safely transporting patients to the surgical department
- Assisting RN’s in transporting patients back to the nursing units
- Replacing stock items into the supply carts in each OR
- Maintaining good public relations by interacting with patients, visitors, physicians, and other staff members in a friendly and professional manner
- Assisting the department in attaining goals by assisting other areas within the department as requested
- Ensuring the safe handling of infectious material to protect all patients and employees
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
