Housekeeper - Surgical Services

Lifepoint Health • Winchester, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeper supports the Surgical Services team at Highpoint Health – Winchester by maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for patients and staff. The department supports six operating rooms and approximately 15–20 procedures daily. The role includes cleaning and turning over operating rooms between procedures, maintaining cleanliness throughout Surgical Services, and adapting tasks to changing schedules and priorities. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Training is provided for candidates willing to learn.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous healthcare, clinical housekeeping, environmental services, or commercial cleaning experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and complete assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness, infection prevention, and patient safety.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Dependability, self-motivation, and ability to work collaboratively with nurses, surgical staff, and other team members.
• Ability to remain on your feet and move throughout the department for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, kneel, reach, lift, push, and move equipment as needed for cleaning responsibilities.
• Willingness to work around blood, bodily fluids, cleaning chemicals, and other materials commonly encountered in a healthcare environment.
• Ability and willingness to learn the safe operation and positioning of electronic surgical equipment as needed for cleaning.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills, including the ability to recognize and address cleaning needs without constant direction.

Nice To Haves

• Previous healthcare, clinical housekeeping, environmental services, or commercial cleaning experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean and turn over operating rooms between surgical procedures, including disinfecting equipment and surfaces, mopping floors, removing trash, and replacing liners.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in operating rooms, staff lounges, locker rooms, central sterile processing, decontamination areas, and supply rooms.
• Follow infection prevention, isolation, and environmental cleaning protocols.
• Collect and properly dispose of waste and soiled linens according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Restock designated supplies and keep work areas clean and organized.
• Operate and clean around surgical equipment, including electronic operating room beds, following appropriate procedures.
• Keep cleaning carts, supplies, and equipment safe, clean, and in working condition.
• Prioritize responsibilities and adjust workflow as surgical schedules and room turnover needs change.
• Work independently on daily cleaning tasks and collaborate with Surgical Services staff during room turnovers.
• Communicate additional cleaning needs or concerns to department leadership and help maintain department cleanliness standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED