OR Housekeeper

The University of Kansas Health System; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper for operating room support. The role focuses on cleaning and maintaining OR areas, following strict infection control standards and using appropriate cleaning methods and materials.

The position requires prior housekeeping experience and completion of specialized surgical area cleaning training, with a commitment to safety and quality in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 1 or more years of experience in housekeeping.
• Successful completion of specialized surgical area cleaning training conducted by a combination of operating room, environmental services, and infection prevention trainers.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning of surgical areas following AORN and infection control standards.
• Cleans, mops, scrubs, dry mops, and vacuums OR area.
• Cleans and sanitizes the entire Operating Room suite (ceilings, walls, floors and equipment).
• Cleans hardware such as OR tables, overhead lights, and related items.
• Operates floor care equipment according to instructions.
• Trains and mentors co-workers for EVS responsibilities in the OR.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Surgical area cleaning training

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Position Title OR Housekeeper Indian Creek

Performs a variety of routine and specialized manual housekeeping work in the cleaning of the operating rooms and associated surgery related areas. Primary responsibility is for the effective use of proper methods and materials in cleaning and otherwise caring for the spaces and equipment. Work follows established routines and procedures and is regularly inspected by a housekeeping supervisor and the Operating Room Director or designee.

Main Position Summary / Career Interest

Performs a variety of routine and specialized manual housekeeping work in the cleaning of the operating rooms and associated surgery related areas. Primary responsibility is for the effective use of proper methods and materials in cleaning and otherwise caring for the spaces and equipment. Work follows established routines and procedures and is regularly inspected by a housekeeping supervisor and the Operating Room Director or designee.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Performs cleaning of all surgical areas, wall cleaning, machine scrubbing of floors and related tasks with particular attention to the specialized needs in the surgical area in accordance with AORN and infection control standards.
• Cleans, mops, scrubs, dry mops, and vacuums O.R. area.
• Cleans, washes, and sanitizes the entire Operating Room suite (ceilings, walls, floors and equipment) using proper technique, equipment and chemicals.
• Cleans, washes, dusts, or polishes hardware, i.e. O.R. tables, overhead lights, overhead tracks, vent exteriors, cabinet exteriors, cart covers and any other related items.
• Dust mops, damp mops and machine scrubs hard surface floors in the surgical area.
• Moves equipment and furniture for stripping refinishing of floors and returns furniture to proper arrangement.
• Operates battery and electric floor care equipment (over 1000 RPM) according to equipment manual instructions.
• Use floor care cleaning and restoring solutions according to formulas prescribed.
• Cleans all O.R. related rooms thoroughly by emptying waste cans, high dusting, sanitizing and spot cleaning, floor dusting, bathroom cleaning and floor sanitizing.
• Collects and removes all trash and ensures that trash bins are kept clean and wiped down.
• Reports any repairs needed to O.R. supervisory personnel including leaking faucets, toilets, loose tiles, broken blinds, and damaged equipment.
• Follows all universal precautions, blood borne pathogen procedures and uses personal protective equipment as needed while cleaning patient care areas.
• Trains and mentors co-workers for EVS responsibilities in the OR on EVS operation needs.
• Promotes quality improvement, staff and patient safety, and cultural diversity through department operations and by personal performance.
• Presents a courteous and helpful demeanor, appropriate for age, to all patients, visitors, other employees/medical staff members, or any other person an employee encounters while representing the University of Kansas Health System.
• Maintains current knowledge related to applicable statutes, regulations, guidelines and standards necessary to perform job duties in accordance with the requirements of the Corporate Compliance Plan.
• Complies with the requirements of the Code of Conduct, Corporate Compliance Plan and Compliance Policies and Procedures, including training requirements.
• Participates in compliance activities under the direction of the Department Manager and Corporate Compliance Officer.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
• Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 1 or more years of experience in housekeeping.
• Successful completion of specialized surgical area cleaning training conducted by a combination of operating room, environmental services, and infection prevention trainers.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 4 or more years of experience in housekeeping.

Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-43248

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.

See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.