Hospital Room & Disinfection Specialist

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Hospital Housekeeper to perform cleaning and disinfection across patient rooms, wards, and common areas, following Joint Commission, OSHA and hospital standards. You will maintain strict infection control practices and ensure safe, sanitary environments for patients, visitors and staff.

Under direct supervision, duties include waste handling, adherence to confidentiality policies, and collaboration with care teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital housekeeping or healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and universal precautions.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, wards, and public areas per hospital policy.
• Disinfect isolation rooms and maintain infection control standards.
• Follow sanitation procedures and safety regulations; handle waste appropriately.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect patient information per HIPAA requirements.
• Communicate with patients, visitors and staff to provide hospitable service.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Infection control

Tools

Pagers and radios

Job description

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Hospital Housekeeper to perform cleaning and disinfection across patient rooms, wards, and common areas, following Joint Commission, OSHA and hospital standards. You will maintain strict infection control practices and ensure safe, sanitary environments for patients, visitors and staff.

Under direct supervision, duties include waste handling, adherence to confidentiality policies, and collaboration with care teams.