OR Environmental Service Assistant - Second Shift

UMC Health System

6d

About The Position

The Operating Room Environmental Service Assistant performs miscellaneous tasks related to patient transportation and basic operating room functions. The position is scheduled from 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Daily work may include preparing sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment; transporting patients, specimens, cultures, and blood products; assisting with room turnover; and cleaning operating rooms between cases. The role also involves operating assigned cleaning machines and performing other duties related to attending the operating room.

The role interacts cordially and effectively with patients, their family members, and operating room staff. Work is performed indoors, where temperatures may change. Intraoperative work takes place in a high-risk area for exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• More than one year of experience in an environmental service capacity or related experience.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to multitask and change priorities on short notice.
• Effective communication skills and fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to understand instructions and learn about risks and hazardous exposures related to cleaning products.
• High degree of responsiveness to changing schedules and priorities throughout the day.
• Regularly push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds; stand for extended periods and/or walk frequently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper cleaning, preparation, and setup of sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgery.
• Transport patients between care units when needed.
• Handle the transportation and disposition of specimens and cultures.
• Obtain blood products from Transfusion Services and return unused products.
• Assist staff with room turnover.
• Operate assigned cleaning machines and equipment.
• Clean between cases, including removing trash and soiled linens, cleaning furniture, making beds, cleaning floors, and cleaning light and socket covers.
• Perform other assigned duties related to attending the operating room.

What This Job Offers

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