OR Environmental Services Specialist - 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

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.