OR Environmental Service Assistant - Overnight Floor Care

UMC Health System • Lubbock, TX

39d

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 Weekday Overnight Floor Tech

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees