Surgical OR Enviro Service Tech: Transport & Prep

UMC Health System; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UMC Health System in Texas is seeking an Environmental Service Assistant to support the Operating Room and related areas. The role involves cleaning, preparing sterile supplies, transporting patients, and assisting with room turnover, with an 11:00am–7:00pm Monday–Friday schedule.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, at least 1 year in an environmental service capacity, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask and change priorities with short notice.
• Effective communicator; Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Understanding instructions and learning risk and hazards related to cleaning products used.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper cleaning, preparation and setup of sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment to be used during surgery.
• Transport patients between care units, when needed.
• Properly handle transporting and disposition of specimens and cultures.
• Obtain blood products from Transfusion Services and responsible for return of unused products.
• Assist staff with room turnover.
• Operate assigned cleaning machines and/or equipment.
• Perform duties for cleaning between cases, including removal of trash and soiled linens, cleaning furniture, making beds, cleaning floors, and light/socket covers in a timely manner.
• All other assigned duties related to attending the operating room.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

English fluency

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

UMC Health System in Texas is seeking an Environmental Service Assistant to support the Operating Room and related areas. The role involves cleaning, preparing sterile supplies, transporting patients, and assisting with room turnover, with an 11:00am–7:00pm Monday–Friday schedule.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, at least 1 year in an environmental service capacity, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.