OR Environmental Service Assistant - Day Shift

UMC Health System; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UMC Health System in Texas seeks an Environmental Service Assistant for the day shift at the Main Campus. You will help prepare for surgeries by cleaning and setting up sterile supplies and equipment, and transport patients between units as needed.

Responsibilities include handling specimens, assisting with room turnover, operating cleaning machines, and performing routine cleaning between cases. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and be prepared to obtain BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in environmental service or related field.
• Basic Life Skills Certification (BLS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare sterile supplies, instruments and equipment for surgery.
• Transport patients between care units as needed.
• Handle transport and disposition of specimens and cultures.
• Obtain blood products from Transfusion Services and return unused products.
• Assist staff with room turnover and cleaning between cases.
• Operate cleaning machines and equipment.
• Perform general cleaning tasks including trash, linens, beds, floors and sockets covers.
• Other duties related to the operating room.

Skills

Multitasking

Effective communication

Reading & writing English

Instruction following

Hazard awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

## OR Environmental Service Assistant - Day ShiftApply: UMC Main Campus: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R22480We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas.The Operating Room, Environmental Service Assistant performs miscellaneous tasks related to patient transportation and basic operating room functions Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm Job Specific Responsibilities Daily assignments may include but are not limited to: • Ensure proper cleaning, preparation and setup of sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment to be used during surgery • Transport patients between care units, when needed • Properly handle transporting and disposition of specimens and cultures • Obtain blood products from Transfusion Services and responsible for return of unused products • Assist staff with room turnover • Operation of assigned cleaning machines and/or equipment • Performs duties required for cleaning between cases, including removal of trash and soiled linens, cleaning furniture, making beds, cleaning floors, and light/socket covers in an efficient and timely manner • All other assigned duties related to attending the operating room Education and Experience • High School Diploma • +1 year of experience in an environmental service capacity or related experience Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations • Basic Life Skills Certification (BLS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire into the role Skills and Abilities • Ability to multitask and change priorities with short notice • Effective communicator; Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently • Ability to understand instructions and learn risk and hazardous exposures related to cleaning products used • High degree of responsiveness to changing schedules and priorities throughout the day Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships This role will interact cordially and effectively with all patients, their family members, and OR Staff Physical Capabilities While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds. There are extended periods of time standing and/or frequent walking. Environmental/Working Conditions This position is subject to indoor temperature changes. Work done intraoperative is performed in a high- risk area for exposure to blood borne pathogens.UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.\\*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.\\*