Environmental Services Associate, Operating Room, Variable Shift, Per Diem

Adventist Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Services Associate processes and sterilizes surgical and hospital instruments and equipment, assembles surgical instrument sets and trays, and distributes patient care supplies and equipment. The role supports the operating room and other clinical areas by reprocessing instruments, assisting with room turnover and cleaning, and providing technical services as assigned. The associate works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and reports to the perioperative services manager.

Requirements

High school education, GED, or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor, per Adventist Health policy.
Receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or technical degree, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Sterile Processing Technician certification.

Responsibilities

Decontaminate and process instruments, including compiling instrument sets, counting instruments, and recording counts.
Sterilize instruments, trays, and basins using appropriate exposure and dry times.
Prepare instruments for immediate-use sterilization when necessary.
Maintain a clean and orderly department by daily wiping counters, sinks, and the exterior surfaces of autoclaves and high-disinfection equipment.
Clean autoclave chambers weekly.
Assist Operating Room Housekeeping with room turnover, terminal cleaning of Operating Room suites, and daily duties as necessary.
Pick supplies and instruments for upcoming cases.
Perform daily diagnostic testing on sterilizing equipment, including test packs, biological indicators, and diagnostic cycles for Endoscope Processors.
Evaluate instruments for function and safety during reprocessing.
Reprocess instruments for ancillary departments, including the Emergency Room, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Radiology.
Identify and evaluate loaner instruments before processing and record loaner information in a tracking log.
Maintain the Biological Incubator and its log, and evaluate biological test results.
Provide technical services and assist in the operating room, recovery, outpatient endoscopy, and central sterile as assigned and directed.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.