OR Turnover Technician — Safe, Sterile Surgical Suites

United Hospital Center; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV is hiring for a surgical services environmental services/housekeeping role focused on cleaning and room turnover in the surgical suites and PACU. The position emphasizes adherence to infection control practices and safe environmental standards, with BLS within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities include turnover of rooms, cleaning of equipment, transporting case carts, and assisting with patient transfers under supervision.

Qualifications

• Must obtain BLS Certification within 30 days of hire.
• High school graduate or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for room turnover by performing duties per established AORN Recommended Practices: trash and linen removal, wiping down furniture, kick buckets, tables, etc., and floor cleaning.
• Maintains cleanliness of all equipment including Anesthesia equipment per established AORN Recommended Practices.
• Cleans Pyxis supply cabinets per established AORN Recommended Practices and cleaning schedules.
• Transports case carts to and from Central Sterile Department.
• Assists in transporting and transferring patients as necessary.
• Restocks housekeeping supplies as necessary which may include toilet paper, paper towels, etc.
• Performs all duties in a manner which demonstrates the knowledge of environmental, infection and hazardous material control practices, to maintain a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors.
• Participates in the education of SSA orientees in collaboration with preceptor, manager, CNS and Clinical Staff Educator.
• Assisting with Room turnover and end of day terminal disinfection of the Operating Room Suites and Sterile Processing Department.
• Will be familiar with the rules of the sterile field.
• Assist staff in gowning and gloving for procedures.
• Willingly accepts assignments within scope of practice, skill set and level of competence.

Skills

Answer telephones and transcribe

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

UHC United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV is hiring for a surgical services environmental services/housekeeping role focused on cleaning and room turnover in the surgical suites and PACU. The position emphasizes adherence to infection control practices and safe environmental standards, with BLS within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities include turnover of rooms, cleaning of equipment, transporting case carts, and assisting with patient transfers under supervision.