Surgical Services Aide
About The Position
Assist the operating staff with cleaning and preparation of the surgical suite and SPD. Maintain knowledge about the flow of operations, anticipating staffing and needs. Set up and break down of surgical suites. Evening aids finishes day with terminal clean of depart and suites. Provides environmental cleaning and support services throughout the Surgical Services department with primary responsibility for operating room & SPD cleaning and terminal cleaning during the afternoon and evening hours. Ensures operating rooms and perioperative areas are clean, sanitary, safe, and ready for subsequent patient care. Performs terminal cleaning of operating rooms following surgical cases and at the conclusion of the surgical day in accordance with hospital policy, infection prevention standards, AORN recommendations, DNV requirements, and applicable regulatory standards. Maintains cleanliness of SPD, Center Core, main OR hallways, and other assigned Surgical Services areas.
Requirements
- Basic computer skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to manage time, tasks and resources appropriately.
- Ability to read and understand policies, labels and written instruction.
- Motivated, dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work efficiently with limited direct supervision.
- Able to recognize cleaning needs, prioritize work appropriately, take direction from the Surgical Services Manager and Assistant Manager, and consistently complete assignments to the expected standard.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Environmental Services (EVS), healthcare housekeeping, operating room, or surgical services experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Planning and Prioritizing daily activities needed to support surgical services.
- Communicate with the various department RN’s to evaluate their needs for the day.
- Ordering and usage of supplies and linen used within the department, report equipment to maintenance for repairs.
- Communicate with department leadership and staff on where assistance is needed.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform the required skills for the Surgical Services Aide.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skill required to total clean the O.R. suite.
- Basic computer skill to print schedule read and distribute e-mails and complete hospital education.
- Complete and maintain daily check list.
- Maintain appropriate stock of surgical scrubs, caps, and foot covers in the staff locker rooms.
- Teach and demonstrate to others the surgical aid duties.
Benefits
- Medical/Vision
- Dental
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Leave Time
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Retirement with Employer Matching Contributions
- Voluntary Benefits that include: Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short-Term Disability
- Services Discount
- EAP Resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
