Operating Room Environmental Services Technician/Housekeeper, Full Time

QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduate or equivalent, with a minimum of one year experience in institutional cleaning. Demonstrates a good knowledge of housekeeping and the guidelines for infectious waste. Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards. 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. Will bag in appropriate bags and follow 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. Ability to follow written or oral instructions. Ability to work well with others and to present a neat appearance and pleasant manner. Takes on additional duties as asked by the Operating Room Supervisor. Responsible for requesting 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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to life and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis. The employee must be able to 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. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.