Environmental Svcs Aide

Sullivan County Community Hospital•Sullivan, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing routine cleaning responsibilities in operating rooms, including terminal cleaning and disinfection before the first case, stocking and checking cleaning supplies, and ensuring all surfaces are free of dust and debris. The position also includes turnover cleaning between procedures, which involves removing soiled linens and waste, cleaning and disinfecting equipment, and damp mopping floors. End-of-day cleaning requires a thorough top-to-bottom cleaning of ORs, deep cleaning of floors and under equipment, and ensuring proper removal and replacement of biohazard waste. Additional responsibilities include adhering to infection prevention standards, using appropriate PPE, reporting malfunctioning equipment, and assisting with maintaining proper traffic flow and zone cleaning.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Possesses reading comprehension and writing skills
Thorough introductory training is provided and semi-annual training follows
Some experience desired in health care, business, or domestic house cleaning
Knowledge of policies, procedures, safety regulation, infection control standards, and Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) standards
Performs repetitive cleaning operations throughout the workday
Follows specific instructions with minimal need for individual judgment
Demonstrates the correct use of chemicals, supplies, and tools assigned
Practices the body mechanics principles from initial training
CPR certification

Responsibilities

Terminal cleaning and disinfecting of operating rooms prior to the first case.
Stocking and checking cleaning supplies (approved disinfectant, mop heads, waste bags, PPE).
Ensure all surfaces, lights, tables, and equipment are dust and debris-free.
Performs all necessary cleaning duties so the surgery area provides a safe, clean environment throughout.
Removes soiled linens and waste (biohazard, sharps, regular trash).
Cleans and disinfects OR tables, positioning devices, and equipment used during the case.
Wipes down high-touch surfaces: anesthesia machine, monitor surfaces, light handles, door handles.
Damp mopping floors with hospital-grade disinfectants.
Thorough top-to-bottom cleaning of each OR: walls up to 5-6 feet, lights, booms, and flat surfaces.
Deep cleans/disinfection of floors, corners, and under equipment.
Cleans scrub sinks, door handles, and ancillary spaces (hallways, sub-sterile rooms).
Ensures biohazard waste is properly removed and replaces.
Check to ensure chemical disinfectants are properly used, documented, and within expiration.
Adhering to strict infection prevention standards (AORN, CDC, facility policies, ACHC).
Using appropriate PPE during all cleaning.
Reports any broken, malfunctioning, or contaminated equipment to OR staff.
Assists with maintaining proper traffic flow and restricted/semi restricted zone cleaning.
All other duties as assigned.