EVS Tech OR Turnover

SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER LLC•Edmond, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of technical terminal cleaning, specific to the needs of the hospital, which includes but is not limited to: Operating rooms and all operating room areas including adjacent sterile rooms, storage rooms, hallways, and other assigned areas of the hospital. Will also be assigned to do special cleaning in Preop, PACU areas, and entryways to surgical areas. The staffing of Summit Medical Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
On-the-job training
Understands that periodic testing will be completed by infection control and/or management and will therefore comply with the stringent cleaning required for those areas.
Understands the critical areas in all operating rooms settings and understands that continually monitoring and cleaning is essential to maintain patient safety.
Ability to read and write (legibly)
Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively
Ability to document information accurately
Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals
Ability to understand and resolve simple problems
Ability to understand simple instructions
Requires physical and mental stamina.
Ability to constantly walk, stand up to eight hours
Ability to frequently utilize full range of motion, including crouching, stooping, reaching, bending and twisting
Ability to frequently lift, pull, push up to 50lbs
Ability to see and hear and distinguish color
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
Ability to function independently without constant supervision

Responsibilities

Performs cleaning tasks as described in the task list.
Must always follow the 7 step cleaning method
Sweeps, cleans, mops, scrubs, disinfects, and dust floors
Cleans toilets, basins, showers, bathtubs, patient beds, walls, cleans furniture, fixture doors and related furnishings by using approved cleaning supplies.
Operates and maintains equipment, cart, industrial vacuums
Ensure that proper procedures are used when cleaning isolation rooms and PPE equipment is being used
Labels and removes infectious waste bags and containers.
Transports trash and refuse, removes empty boxes
Maintains adequate stock of supplies in assigned janitor’s closet
Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies
Maintains department records, reports, and files as required
Participates in educational programs and in service meetings
Attends meetings as required
Performs other duties as assigned and/or required.
Maintains established center/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
Maintains confidentiality of patient and center related business
Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors and other center employees
Documents concisely, precisely and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy
Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and center business