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1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals is seeking a dedicated Environmental Services Associate to clean and prepare operating rooms, transport patients, and assist with inventory and supplies. The role requires adherence to aseptic techniques and quality standards, with Heartsaver certification and a high school diploma.

The position involves coordinating with surgical teams, handling equipment safely, and supporting hospital quality initiatives to ensure patient care excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Heartsaver certification required.
• Ability to comprehend verbal instructions in English and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains operating rooms before and after surgical procedures.
• Maintains cleaning solutions and cleaning equipment.
• Transports patients across facilities to and from surgical suites and related areas.
• Transports requested items between departments and surgical units in a timely, accurate manner.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to meet hospital and quality standards.
• Maintains aseptic technique according to hospital policy and policy standards.

Skills

English comprehension

Customer service

Task organization

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

HEARTSAVER - American Heart Association

Job description

What you will do

• Cleans and maintains operating rooms before and after surgical procedures.
• Maintains cleaning solutions and cleaning equipment.
• Transports pediatric, adolescent, adult & geriatric patients, both inpatients & outpatients, to and from surgical suites, Pre-op Holding, EPOH and CVICU areas.
• Transports requested items, such as blood, x-rays, pharmacy items, SPD items, charts, records and equipment between departments and surgical units; transports requested supplies in a timely, accurate manner.
• Participates in CIP, Quality Improvement and evaluation activities and implements measures to ensure that hospital, DNV and other quality standards are met.
• Maintains principles of aseptic technique according to hospital policy and procedure and AORN standards.
• Maintains and stores equipment in a clean/safe condition.
• Stocks and maintains the proper par levels of various supplies such as blankets, brushes, etc., in the assigned surgical unit.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to environmental safety factors.
• Performs other job functions.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience Requirements

• Preferred - Neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient/customers

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Required - HEARTSAVER - American Heart Association

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to comprehend verbal instructions given in English. Ability to read, write, understand, and effectively communicate in English with minimal mental application performing repetitive tasks and duties. Excellent customer services skills required. Ability to organize and complete tasks.

Supervision Provided by this Position

There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are: heavy work - exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity The Associate may be required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general laborer, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection, etc.).

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.

Within any role at Methodist Le Bonheur, you can play a rewarding and fulfilling part in helping us provide high-quality, innovative and compassionate care to the people of Memphis and the Mid‑South. With Methodist Le Bonheur, you’ll be recognized and rewarded, treated with respect and given many opportunities to learn, grow and build a fulfilling career. Because we’re not at our best until you are at yours.