OR Housekeeping

Specialists Hospital; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Pay in lieu of benefits option

Employer paid life insurance

Long-term disability

Seven paid holidays

Job summary

Specialists Hospital in Shreveport, LA is seeking an OR Housekeeping team member to support nursing staff and maintain sterile, safe operating rooms.

This full-time role involves terminal cleaning after procedures, stocking supplies, and assisting with patient transfers under RN supervision. Candidates should have a high school diploma and CPR certification, with prior medical-related experience preferred.

Join a hospital that values safety, teamwork, and a clean perioperative environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• CPR certification.
• Strong communication and dependable work ethic.
• Medical-related work experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assign nursing care based on patient assessment by the RN responsible for providing direct patient care.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for entire perioperative area.
• Assists the RN in the safe transfer of the patient from the OR table, from surgery stretcher, to any other appropriate patient conveyance.
• Assists in the positioning of surgical patients under the direct supervision of entire surgical team.
• Assist with inventory-stocking needed supplies.
• Organization and time management without direct order.
• Preparation of the surgical environment and performs terminal cleaning at the completion of daily surgical schedule.
• Cleaning of the OR suite per Policy and Procedure.
• Organizes and receives supplies, assists in maintenance of inventory.
• Maintains clean storage facilities.
• Receives and exchanges waste and laundry.
• Distributes supplies and clean laundry as needed.
• Confidentiality – Maintains confidential all observed or acquired information regarding all patients, their surgical procedure and their perioperative experience.

Skills

CPR certification

High school diploma

Communication skills

Dependable

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, OR Housekeeping assists in the provision of nursing care in the Operating Room. The OR Housekeeping assists in the procurement and organization of department inventory and the maintenance of a clean and safe environment. The OR Housekeeping is responsible for the cleanliness of the operating rooms. This is a full time position for terminal cleaning the operating rooms after all surgical procedures are complete.

Responsibilities

• Assignment of nursing care based on patient assessment by the RN responsible for providing direct patient care.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for entire perioperative area
• Assists the RN in the safe transfer of the patient from the OR table, from surgery stretcher, to any other appropriate patient conveyance. Assists the RN in safe transfer of the patient within room during patient care.
• Assist in the positioning of surgical patients under the direct supervision of entire surgical team
• Assist with inventory-stocking needed supplies.
• Organization and time management without direct order.
• Preparation of the surgical environment and performs terminal cleaning at the completion of daily surgical schedule
• Cleaning of the OR suite per Policy and Procedure.
• Organizes and receives supplies, assists in maintenance of inventory.
• Maintains clean storage facilities.
• Receives and exchanges waste and laundry.
• Distributes supplies and clean laundry as needed.
• Confidentiality – Maintains confidential all observed or acquired information regarding all patients, their surgical procedure and their perioperative experience.

Qualifications

• High school graduate preferred.
• CPR certification
• Reflects maturity and confidence in communication skills.
• Dependable adherence to work schedule.
• Medical-related work experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

The Nursing Assistant must be able to engage in physical activity on a daily basis.

• Hepatitis immunization (provided at no cost to the Employee) or documented refusal to be vaccinated.
• Evidence of negative Mantoux or chest x-ray annually (test will be provided at no cost to the Employee).
• Able to lift a minimum of 20# of surgical instrument pans or equipment.
• Requires standing, walking and running.
• Physically able to perform CPR.

Confidentiality

Maintains confidential all observed or acquired information regarding all patients, their surgical procedure and their perioperative experience.

Benefits

• Seven paid holidays
• Sick and vacation after waiting period
• Health, vision, and dental coverage
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• 401k with employer contribution
• Pay in Lieu of Benefits option offered

Specialists Hospital Shreveport is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.