OR Environmental Service Assistant - PRN

UMC Health System; EE. UU.; Presencial; USD 18.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Resilience program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement Benefits with Employer 401k

Paid Time Off & Extended Illness

Descripción de la vacante

UMC Health System in Texas seeks an Environmental Service Assistant for the Operating Room to perform patient transport and room cleaning, ensuring sterile supplies and equipment are ready for procedures. This role supports OR staff and helps maintain a clean, safe surgical environment.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma, at least 1 year in environmental services or related experience, and BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Formación

• High School Diploma required.
• +1 year of experience in an environmental service capacity or related experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure proper cleaning, preparation and setup of sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment to be used during surgery.
• Transport patients between care units when needed.
• Handle transporting 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 assigned cleaning machines and equipment.
• Perform duties related to attending the operating room with efficiency and timeliness.

Conocimientos

Multitask

Communication

English fluency

Safety awareness

Educación

High School Diploma

Herramientas

Cleaning machines

Descripción del empleo

We’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.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Resilience program
• Emotional Physical Spiritual Financial Career Community
• On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP) Discounted Pharmacy Cost Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region) Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match PTO & Extended Illness Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf

UMC Vision, Mission and Standards

Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country

Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals.

Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect

About UMC Magnet Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly

UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards

Culture: Service is Our Passion

Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare.

Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient.

Standards: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness

About UMCP 35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as “One of the Best Places to Work in Texas” by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates