Housekeeping Clerk

Paterson, NJ, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $18.00 - $22.00

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

health savings accounts

flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Employee Discount Program

Job Description

Endoscopy Center of Bergen County, also known as Paramus Endoscopy, LLC, is a specialized ambulatory surgical facility dedicated to providing high-quality, service-oriented healthcare with a focus on endoscopic procedures. Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, the center is committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient care and safety. Its team of medical professionals and support staff work collaboratively to ensure an environment that promotes comfort, hygiene, and efficiency for patients undergoing surgical procedures. The center emphasizes a clean and safe atmosphere as a fundamental part of its healthcare delivery model, recognizing that cleanliness and sanitation are crucial for patient safety and overall service excellence.

The Housekeeping Clerk role at the Endoscopy Center of Bergen County is a vital position responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment throughout the facility. This role involves routine and specialized cleaning duties to ensure that all procedural and patient care areas meet rigorous cleanliness and infection control standards. The Housekeeping Clerk supports the facility’s operations by preparing the procedure rooms before cases, disinfecting equipment and surfaces, and protecting the environment from contamination risks such as vermin. This position requires strict adherence to established protocols for cleaning, disinfecting, and handling contaminated materials to prevent infection and promote a safe environment for patients and staff.

This full-time role is designed for an individual with a strong commitment to quality and safety in healthcare environmental services. Serving as the frontline defense in infection prevention, the Housekeeping Clerk’s work is integral to the smooth and safe functioning of medical procedures. Responsibilities include cleaning between cases, managing laundry disposal, and using personal protective equipment appropriately. The position offers a pay range between $18.00 and $22.00 per hour, with wages commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The role also provides a rewarding opportunity to join a healthcare team devoted to enhancing patient experiences through diligent environmental maintenance. The Endoscopy Center supports professional growth and compliance with health care standards, ensuring the Housekeeping Clerk remains informed of the latest cleaning techniques and safety measures. This position contributes directly to patient safety, reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections, and supporting the overall mission of providing exceptional ambulatory surgical care.

Job Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Current CPR certification
1+ years of experience in healthcare Environmental Services/Housekeeping

Job Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent
Current CPR certification
1+ years of experience in healthcare Environmental Services/Housekeeping

Job Duties

Prepares the procedure room for cleanliness before case carts, supplies, equipment, and instruments are brought into the room
Damp dusts all horizontal surfaces including furniture, lights, booms, and equipment using a clean, lint-free cloth moistened with a facility-approved detergent/disinfectant before the first scheduled case of the day
Cleans equipment brought from areas outside the restricted area before bringing them into the procedure room
Assesses the perioperative environment frequently for cleanliness
Takes actions to implement cleaning and disinfection procedures when needed in collaboration with other surgical and environmental services personnel
Changes reusable string and microfiber mops and cleaning cloths after each use
Takes measures to prevent vermin infestation of the environment (e.g., not leaving food out in lounges, keeping doors and windows closed)
Cleans procedure rooms after each surgical or invasive procedure and ensures that properly prepared, facility-approved disinfectants are used
Identifies all items to be cleaned between cases (e.g., all surfaces of OR procedure bed, mattresses, positioning devices, tourniquet cuffs, blood pressure cuffs, transport vehicles, bins, kick buckets, work surfaces)
Ensures that contaminated laundry is disposed of appropriately after the procedure is completed
Handles contaminated disposable and reusable items safely and according to facility policies and state and federal regulations
Identifies noninfectious disposable items and ensures that they are disposed of in appropriate receptacles
Implements correct daily terminal cleaning processes to include: unused rooms, wet-vacuuming of floors, sub sterile areas, hallways and floors, scrub and utility areas, storage areas, and disassembly and cleaning of the cleaning equipment
Demonstrates weekly or monthly cleaning (e.g., heating and air conditioning vents, sterilizers and loading carts, clean and soiled utility rooms, walls and ceilings, unrestricted areas, ventilation ducts, refrigerators and ice machines, scrub sinks)
Adheres to blood borne pathogen standards and standard precautions to include the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, masks, eye protection, face shields) when cleaning the room and equipment and when handling any potentially infectious materials (e.g., disposing of liquid waste)
Performs hand hygiene when gloves are removed and as soon as possible when hands are soiled
Demonstrates appropriate cleaning and disinfection methods when caring for patients infected or colonized with drug-resistant pathogens (e.g., methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin-resistant enterococci, Mycobacterium tuberculosis) or gram-negative bacteria