EVS Tech OR Turnover

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of technical terminal cleaning, specific to the needs of the hospital, which includes but is not limited to: Operating rooms and all operating room areas including adjacent sterile rooms, storage rooms, hallways, and other assigned areas of the hospital. Will also be assigned to do special cleaning in Preop, PACU areas, and entryways to surgical areas.

The staffing of Summit Medical Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs cleaning tasks as described in the task list.  Must always follow the 7 step cleaning method

1. Sweeps, cleans, mops, scrubs, disinfects, and dust floors

1. Cleans toilets, basins, showers, bathtubs, patient beds, walls, cleans furniture, fixture doors and related furnishings by using approved cleaning supplies.  Operates and maintains equipment, cart, industrial vacuums

1. Ensure that proper procedures are used when cleaning isolation rooms and PPE equipment is being used

1. Labels and removes infectious waste bags and containers.  Transports trash and refuse, removes empty boxes

1. Maintains adequate stock of supplies in assigned janitor’s closet

1. Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies

1. Maintains department records, reports, and files as required

1. Participates in educational programs and in service meetings

1. Attends meetings as required

1. Performs other duties as assigned and/or required.
2. Maintains established center/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
3. Maintains confidentiality of patient and center related business
4.  Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors and other center employees
5.  Documents concisely, precisely and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy
6.  Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and center business

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent

1. On-the-job training

1. Understands that periodic testing will be completed by infection control and/or management and will therefore comply with the stringent cleaning required for those areas.

1. Understands the critical areas in all operating rooms settings and understands that continually monitoring and cleaning is essential to maintain patient safety.

Physical/Mental Requirements for Position:

Ability to read and write (legibly)

Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively

Ability to document information accurately

Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals

Ability to understand and resolve simple problems

Ability to understand simple instructions

Requires physical and mental stamina.  Ability to constantly walk, stand up to eight hours

Ability to frequently utilize full range of motion, including crouching, stooping, reaching, bending and twisting

Ability to frequently lift, pull, push up to 50lbs

Ability to see and hear and distinguish color

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks

Ability to function independently without constant supervision

Exposed to housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemicals; Works in precarious or high locations (ladders, scaffolding etc.)