Environmental Services Specialist- OR- Evenings/Nights
Position Summary
Operating Room Environmental Service Specialists are responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sterile environment within perioperative suites and related areas, supporting both patient care and hospital operations.
Cleaning & Maintenance
- Clean and maintain specified areas within Perioperative Suites, including OR suites, locker rooms, lounges, corridors, and sub-sterile rooms, restoring them to a standard layout that meets or exceeds a 90% positive inspection rating.
- Restock environmental cleaning carts, surgical masks/caps/boots, soaps, and other supplies in designated areas.
Waste & Linen Management
- Dispose of biohazard waste according to hospital standards.
- Coordinate linen supply and distribution, restock clean linens, and ensure proper storage.
Safety & Compliance
- Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
- Follow fire, electrical, infection control, and body mechanics safety protocols.
Job Summary
Responsible for cleaning the Surgery Department after each case, terminally cleaning the operating rooms, staff lounge, staff locker rooms, staff offices, and common areas in the Surgical Department. The Environmental Services Department is responsible for using the appropriate chemicals within standard procedures of OSS. Includes daily floor maintenance of hard surface floors. Adheres to the code of ethics at all times to include regard for patient confidentiality. Distributes needed replacement supplies. Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules. High Dusts all surfaces that collect dust. Sanitizes and polishes fixtures and restocks supplies in bathrooms. Empties, damp wipes and relines all trash receptacles. Dry mops, spot mops and wet mops floors. Cleans corners and baseboards. Buffs floors with buffer or burnishes with Burnisher. Terminally cleans all operating rooms at the end of each day. Utilizes the Xenex robot in each room for the recommended time. Monthly Cycle Clean Operating Rooms