OR Environmental Service Assistant - Operating Room (Weekdays)
About The Position
We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®. The Operating Room, Environmental Service Assistant performs miscellaneous tasks related to patient transportation and basic operating room functions Job Specific Responsibilities Daily assignments may include but are not limited to: • 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 • Performs 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
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
- Ability to multitask and change priorities with short notice
- Effective communicator; Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
- Ability to understand instructions and learn risk and hazardous exposures related to cleaning products used
- High degree of responsiveness to changing schedules and priorities throughout the day
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
- Performs 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
- Career
- Community
- 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
- And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
