OR Aide - Surgery - Sharp Chula Vista - Weekends - Variable Shift – Per Diem

Sharp HealthCare; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 37,884,000 - 46,191,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare is seeking a hospital janitorial associate to support the Surgical Service Department by cleaning and maintaining the OR and PACU areas in accordance with established methods and protocols.

The role requires 1 year of janitorial experience or six months in a hospital or acute care facility, plus AHA BLS Healthcare Professional certification. Weekend shifts, per diem, and on-call responsibilities are included.

Qualifications

• 1 year janitorial experience or six months in a hospital/acute care facility.
• AHA BLS Healthcare Professional certification required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain OR and PACU areas according to established methods.
• Transport and assist in patient care within the Surgical Services Department.
• Restock supplies and ensure safe, clean work environments per protocol.
• Perform terminal cleaning of OR suites between procedures as assigned.

Education

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

AHA BLS Healthcare Professional

Job description

Hours:

Shift Start Time:

Variable

Shift End Time:

Variable

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

WEEKENDS and PER DIEM / PRN

Weekend Requirements:

Weekends Only

On-Call Required:

Yes

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$27.500 - $30.400 - $33.530

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.

This position was originally posted to ratified SEIU members from 07/16/26 to 07/24/26. The position is now available to be filled by internal candidates that are not members of the ratified Bargaining Unit or External candidates to Sharp.

What You Will Do
Provide support to the Surgical Service Department by coordinating and accomplishing all activities, functions, and responsibilities related, and not limited to, the general cleaning and maintenance of the O.R. and PACU in accordance with the established methods and techniques.

Required Qualifications

• 1 Year Janitorial experience or six months janitorial experience in a hospital or acute care facility
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

Essential Functions

• Cleaning
  Utilizes correct cleaning solutions and dilutions according to established standards.
  Assures all solution containers, all sharp containers, Biohazard bins, and red bags are labeled according to Sharp Healthcare protocol.
  Completes routine cleaning in locker rooms, staff lounge, and snack room.
  Maintains optimum appearance of lounges, locker rooms, and restrooms, and other related areas within the Surgical Services Department.
  Removes refuse, recycling containers, and/or soiled linen from all areas within the department, per department specifications.
  Cleans, stocks, and maintains appearance of scrub sink areas.
  Completes cleaning of all offices within the Surgical Services Department as assigned.
  Completes daily terminal cleaning of the O.R. suites following established procedure.
  Performs terminal cleaning of patient stations within PACU.
  Completes cleaning and stocking of O.R. Suites between surgical procedures in an efficient and timely manner.
• Patient care
  Transports patients to the Surgical Services Department in a safe, efficient manner.
  Demonstrates knowledge and skills of specific patient considerations regarding, and not limited to, patient’s age, patient’s cultural beliefs and values, skin integrity, safety, pain, comfort, and surgical needs.
  Respects the patient’s right to privacy and confidentiality of information through all aspects of patient care.
  Reviews patient’s pre-operative checklist to ensure completeness prior to transport to the Surgical Patient Hold Room.
  Remains in Patient Hold Room when patients are awaiting surgical procedures and observes and attends to their needs.
  Confirms patient identification bracelet with the patient and with the patient’s hospital chart.
  Procures supplies and equipment under the direction of licensed operating room personnel.
  Delivers unopened, non-controlled drugs and I.V.’s to the Surgical Services Arena under the direction and/or supervision of a licensed nurse or physician.
• Supplies and equipment
  Maintains supplies of paper goods, soaps, cleaning fluids, and other materials necessary to the operations of the department for areas of responsibility.
  Continually restocks and rotates issued supplies and materials within the department.
  Supplies all the surgical solution warmers with indicated items and solutions, dating and rotating all solutions per hospital policy.
  Transport supplies and equipment when required.
  Obtains and delivers unopened, non-controlled drugs and I.V.’s to the Surgical Services Arena under the direction and/or supervision of a licensed nurse or physician.
  Maintains cleaning equipment to ensure safe working conditions.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class