Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Employee wellness programs
Job Description
Penn Medicine is a renowned academic medical center committed to a tripartite mission encompassing the highest standards of patient care, groundbreaking research, and the education of future leaders in medicine. Recognized for its collaboration among top-tier clinical, technical, and business professionals, Penn Medicine fosters an environment where innovation thrives and patient outcomes are paramount. This institution is a beacon of hope and healing, where every day presents new opportunities to make a meaningful impact — from medical breakthroughs and life-saving care to compassionate patient support. Employed by Penn Medicine means joining a dedicated team that shapes the future of healthcare... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- minimum one year of work experience
- ability to work night shifts and weekends
- physical ability to perform cleaning and transport duties
- knowledge of infection control and sanitation standards
- capability to follow safety protocols
- effective communication skills
- ability to cooperate with clinical staff
- ability to move or lift patients with proper body mechanics
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- minimum one year of work experience
- knowledge of infection control practices
- ability to follow cleaning and safety protocols
- effective communication skills
- ability to work night shifts and weekends
- ability to handle and transport patients carefully
- familiarity with perioperative environment preferred
- ability to work independently and as part of a team
- physical ability to perform cleaning and lifting tasks
Job Duties
- Maintains environmental sanitation
- dons appropriate personal protective equipment
- practices infection control isolation precautions
- prepares cleaning solution according to written standards
- cleans equipment and maintains floor stock
- pulls all trash and soiled linen and replaces bags
- properly disposes of infectious waste or linen
- picks up all mats, shakes them to loosen debris and cleans floors underneath
- cleans and shines sinks in zone
- checks zone for equipment and returns it to proper location
- dust mops, wet mops and/or auto scrubs floors in zone
- burnishes floors according to schedule or as needed
- strips and waxes floors according to schedule or as needed
- cleans bathrooms in zone
- replenishes paper products, soap and hand sanitizer in zone
- checks, wipes and refills hand sanitizer dispensers in zone
- completes high and low dusting in zone
- cleans and disinfects in the operating room after surgery
- cleans and disinfects all equipment and surfaces including overhead lights, walls and ceilings
- replaces suction canisters and tubing, trash receptacles and kick buckets
- cleans, disinfects and prepares beds or stretchers for patient transportation
- sets up and prepares operating room tables for next surgical case
- performs cleaning of the operating room including cycle clean and terminal/final clean as needed
- performs periodic cleaning projects
- actively monitors inventory levels of operating rooms
- cleans, disinfects and ultraviolet treats rooms with contact or isolation precautions
- reports work-related injuries and unsafe conditions
- uses effective body mechanics when moving or lifting
- performs transport duties for patients and equipment
- uses assigned telephone properly
- communicates professionally with patients, visitors and staff
- supports team members and assists with orientation of new staff
- completes all annual safety training
- performs duties according to Penn Medicine values and policies
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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