Environmental Services Aide Operating Room Position Available In Jackson, Mississippi

Tallo's Job Summary: The Environmental Services Aide - Operating Room at Pascagoula Hospital is a full-time position responsible for maintaining cleanliness and infection control standards in the Operating Room and Labor & Delivery areas. Tasks include general cleaning, linen tasks, and terminal cleaning. Requirements include a high school diploma, six months of housekeeping experience in a healthcare setting, and physical and mental abilities to handle the demands of the job.

Company:
Singing River Health System
Salary:
JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

Environmental Services Aide – Operating Room 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 2809 Denny Avenue, Pascagoula, MS 39581 Environmental Services Aide – Operating Room Pascagoula Hospital | Full-Time | Swing 4:00pm-12:30am | 2809 Denny Ave Pascagoula, Mississippi, 39581 United States Position Overview The Environmental Services OR Aide maintains environmental and infection control standards within the established policies and procedures of the Health System for the Operating Room and Labor & Delivery. He/She performs a variety of general cleaning and linen tasks within the Operating / Labor & Delivery Room to maintain the rooms, offices, hallways and other assigned areas. The Aide performs Terminal Cleaning on each operating room when assigned. The Environmental Services Aide, when assigned, also performs tasks outside the Operating / Labor & Delivery Room such as patient room cleaning. He/She restocks linen carts and assembles linen packs for Surgical Services and Outpatient Surgery.

DISCLAIMER

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned. Education High school graduate or equivalent preferred. License N/A Certification N/A Experience Six (6) months housekeeping experience working in a healthcare facility preferred. Physical Demands Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses many physical motions in performing day-to-day activities. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and do a great deal of walking without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to handle objects and tools; regularly moves or lifts up to 25 lbs. May be exposed to communicable disease or radiation, chemical products, and hazardous/infectious waste. Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate, speak, and enunciate to express/exchange ideas and detailed information in person and on the telephone. Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity, with or without correction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Requires color perception in order to read measurements; detect dust, debris, etc.; distinguish trash container colors indicating hazardous waste, etc. Mental Demands Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Special Demands Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.). Must have working knowledge of MS Outlook.

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