Operating Room Environmental Services Technician/Housekeeper, Full Time

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Minimum of one year experience in institutional cleaning
• Demonstrates a good knowledge of housekeeping and the guidelines for infectious waste

Occupational Exposure:

• Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens
• Frequent exposure to chemical hazards
• May encounter radiation hazards

Responsibilities

• Is directly responsible for cleaning of all Operating Suites
• Follows established housekeeping guidelines
• Maintains Surgery Corridor, Instrument Processing Room and Sterilization Room, following accepted guidelines
• Responsible for handling of all trash in the sterile area
• Bags in appropriate bags and follows established guidelines for infectious waste
• Follows proper procedures regarding exposure to Category I tasks
• Follows proper procedures for handling hazardous waste materials
• Responsible for all linen in the Operating Room area, both dirty and clean
• Able to follow written or oral instructions
• Able to work well with others and present a neat appearance and pleasant manner
• Takes on additional duties as asked by the Operating Room Supervisor
• Requests housekeeping supplies from the Purchasing Coordinator
• Stocks and maintains scrub sinks
• Informs Operating Room Supervisor of any noted malfunctions of equipment
• Assists in stocking supplies from Store Room to Supply Room

Physical Demands

• Sit, converse, and listen
• Use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Reach with hands and arms
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Life and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis
• Push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis
• Stand and/or walk at least five hours per day

Work Environment

• Occupational Exposure - Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards, and may encounter radiation exposure
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions