OR Environmental Service Assistant - Weekends

UMC Health System

132d

About The Position

The Operating Room, Environmental Service Assistant performs miscellaneous tasks related to patient transportation and basic operating room functions. This position is subject to indoor temperature changes and involves work in a high-risk area for exposure to blood borne pathogens. Daily assignments may include but are not limited to ensuring proper cleaning, preparation and setup of sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment to be used during surgery, transporting patients between care units, properly handling transporting and disposition of specimens and cultures, obtaining blood products from Transfusion Services, assisting staff with room turnover, operating assigned cleaning machines and/or equipment, and performing duties required for cleaning between cases.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• +1 year of experience in an environmental service capacity or related experience
• Basic Life Skills Certification (BLS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire into the role

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper cleaning, preparation and setup of sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment to be used during surgery
• Transport patients between care units, when needed
• Properly handle transporting and disposition of specimens and cultures
• Obtain blood products from Transfusion Services and responsible for return of unused products
• Assist staff with room turnover
• Operation of assigned cleaning machines and/or equipment
• Perform duties required for cleaning between cases, including removal of trash and soiled linens, cleaning furniture, making beds, cleaning floors, and light/socket covers in an efficient and timely manner
• All other assigned duties related to attending the operating room

Benefits

• Resilience program
• Emotional, Physical, Spiritual, Financial support
• On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
• Discounted Pharmacy Cost
• Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)
• Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
• PTO & Extended Illness
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees