Operating Room Cleaning Specialist

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services technician to perform routine and specialized housekeeping in the operating rooms and related surgery areas, ensuring cleanliness and infection control standards.

You will follow established procedures, train teammates, and support patient safety by maintaining sterile environments and reporting needed repairs. This full-time position requires high school education and prior housekeeping experience.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 1+ years of housekeeping experience.
• Completion of specialized surgical area cleaning training conducted by OR, environmental services, and infection prevention trainers.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning of surgical areas, walls, floors, and related tasks in accordance with infection control standards.
• Cleans, mops, scrubs, and vacuums OR area and related rooms.
• Cleans and sanitizes the Operating Room suite and related equipment using proper technique and chemicals.
• Dusts and polishes OR hardware and fixtures.
• Operates floor care equipment and follows safety protocols.
• Reports repairs needed to OR supervisory personnel.
• Maintains universal precautions and PPE use where required.
• Trains and mentors coworkers on EVS responsibilities in the OR.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Surgical environment awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Surgical area cleaning training

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services technician to perform routine and specialized housekeeping in the operating rooms and related surgery areas, ensuring cleanliness and infection control standards.

You will follow established procedures, train teammates, and support patient safety by maintaining sterile environments and reporting needed repairs. This full-time position requires high school education and prior housekeeping experience.