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UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

UNM Hospital Environmental Services is seeking a dedicated hospital attendant to perform housekeeping in the Operating Room, Recovery Room, and related areas, while providing safe patient transportation and related non-patient pick-up and delivery tasks.

The role emphasizes adherence to hospital policies, safe patient handling across Neonate to Geriatric age groups, and participation in ongoing educational programs to support patient safety and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• 1/2 year (6 months) directly related experience.
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers within 30 days.
• Operating room environment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inventory and order stock supplies for the unit.
• Clean assigned areas and equipment with germicidal solutions.
• Sweep and mop floor areas to maintain cleanliness.
• Transport patients to and from requesting areas following safety rules.
• Dispose of waste and manage hazardous materials per procedures.
• Prepare rooms for next cases and report safety hazards.
• Assist in surgical prepping and positioning patients.
• Follow departmental policies and contribute to quality assurance.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Job description

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Environmental Services - UH

FTE: 1.00

Full Time

Shift: Days

Position Summary:

Provides a variety of housekeeping services to maintain a safe and clean environment in the Operating Room, Recovery Room, and associated areas. Provide safe and timely patient transportation and additional non-patient pick-up and delivery service in assigned area. Ensures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. Patient care assignment may include; Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• ORDER - Inventory and order various stock supplies; scrub brushes, masks, shoe covers, saline, sterile water, cleaning solutions, boots etc.
• CLEAN - Clean assigned area by washing furniture, tile, fixtures, equipment, washing walls, doors, door frames, ceilings, vents and windows with appropriate germicidal solutions
• CLEAN - Sweep and mop floor areas using appropriate solutions
• SANITATION - Performs terminal cleaning procedures of Operating rooms and prepares room for next case; follows established guidelines
• SANITATION - Gathers and disposes of trash and waste materials
• SANITATION - Removes waste and soiled linens from work area and places in specified bags or containers
• PATIENT TRANSPORT - Transport patients to and from requesting areas; ensure adherence to all safety measures
• PROCEDURES - Ensure timely completion of tasks according to departmental policies and procedures
• WASTE - Collect hazardous waste using established procedures
• TRANSPORT - Transport hazardous waste in a special closed container to the waste garbage for sterilization before disposal
• CLEAN - Clean equipment and notify manager of equipment needing repair; request additional cleaning supplies as needed; report safety hazards to supervisor
• SUPPLIES - Ensure cleaning equipment and supplies are returned to janitor closet after use
• EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Assemble suctions, clean and remake stretchers, stock and check par levels of blankets and pillows in warmers, and stock personnel protection equipment
• EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Stocks masks, shoe covers, and soap supplies at scrub sinks
• FURNITURE & EQUIP - Arrange furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion after cleaning assigned area
• INFORMATION - Obtain all essential information from nurse regarding patient condition prior to transporting patient
• COMMUNICATION - Communicate with patient to advise reason for transport and instruct patient on transport protocol
• TRANSPORT - Communicate with unit staff to ensure patient is ready for transport and maintain unit patient sign-in/sign-out sheets
• POLICY & PROCEDURE - Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
• PATIENT CARE - Assist in surgical prepping, transferring and positioning patients

Qualifications

Education:

Essential:

• High School or GED Equivalent

Experience:

Essential:

1/2 year (6 months) directly related experience

Nonessential:

Operating room environment Bilingual English/Spanish

Credentials:

Essential:

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days

Physical Conditions:

Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Essential:

• Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required