Hospital Attendant - OR - Full Time Evening Shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)

Stony Brook Medicine; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Hospital Attendants to join their team. This vital role involves ensuring the cleanliness and safety of operating rooms and public areas, providing essential support to medical staff. Candidates should possess strong physical capabilities and excellent time management skills. This position offers a competitive starting salary, with additional benefits, in a smoke-free environment. If you are committed to maintaining high standards in patient care and safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health plans

Leave

State pension

Qualifications

• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Excellent intrapersonal and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine custodial services to patient care and public areas.
• Prepare and clean operating rooms for surgical cases.
• Adhere to infection control and regulatory standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Intrapersonal skills

Physical labor

Job description

Hospital Attendant - OR - Full Time Evening Shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)

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Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, our Hospital Attendants are valuable team members who provide routine custodial services to patient/resident care and public areas throughout the hospital. In the operating room, they prepare rooms for surgical cases and clean the environment. Qualified candidates should demonstrate excellent intrapersonal and time management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with all organizational levels.

Duties of a Hospital Attendant in the OR include but are not limited to:

• Picking up and removing hazardous articles from floors, furniture, and equipment, and disposing of them properly.
• Removing all waste from the operating room.
• Appropriately removing suction canisters, including Neptune devices.
• Washing floors and equipment, including OR beds, surgical lights, walls, and other surfaces.
• Changing bed linens.
• Setting up equipment in designated areas.
• Adhering to all Infection Control and regulatory standards.
• Cleaning surgical suites and peri-operative areas.
• Performing other related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Required: Ability to speak English and perform medium to heavy physical labor.

Preferred: Previous hospital experience, excellent intrapersonal and time management skills, attention to detail, and ability to work across all organizational levels.

Additional Notes

Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Employment Details

This position remains posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. Initial review occurs two weeks after posting. Applications received before this date will be prioritized. The position may be reposted if no suitable candidate is found within 90 days.

Additional Information

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment.
• Positions may require shift changes and the wearing of respiratory protection.
• This role may be considered "essential" during emergencies, requiring employees to report to work.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Physical examination and medical clearance.
• Three professional references.
• Four-panel drug screening.
• Compliance with regulatory screenings.
• Provision of any required licenses or certificates.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stony Brook University is committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of protected characteristics. Disability accommodations are available upon request.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary is approximately $34,452 per year, with potential supplemental pay for location and shift differentials. Benefits include leave, health plans, and a state pension.