Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
Bell Hospital, part of the University of Kansas Health System, is a leading healthcare institution dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care with emphasis on safety, quality, and innovation. The health system is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that respects diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a reputable hospital with a strong community presence, it strives to maintain the highest standards in all aspects of healthcare support services, including environmental services, to ensure a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and staff.\n\nThe role of the OR Housekeeping Specialist is crucial within Bell Hospital’s surgical services. This position focuses on... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school graduate or GED
- 1 or more years of experience in housekeeping
- Successful completion of specialized surgical area cleaning training
- Ability to follow established cleaning procedures and protocols
- Physical ability to perform manual housekeeping tasks
- Ability to use cleaning equipment and chemicals properly
- Ability to comply with health and safety standards
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Dependability and punctuality
Job Qualifications
- High school graduate or GED
- 1 or more years of experience in housekeeping
- Successful completion of specialized surgical area cleaning training conducted by a combination of operating room, environmental services, and infection prevention trainers
- Knowledge of AORN guidelines and infection control standards
- Ability to operate battery and electric floor care equipment
- Ability to train and mentor co-workers
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety protocols
- Courteous and professional interpersonal skills
- Ability to comply with corporate compliance policies
Job Duties
- Performs cleaning of all surgical areas, wall cleaning, machine scrubbing of floors and related tasks with particular attention to the specialized needs in the surgical area in accordance with AORN and infection control standards
- Cleans, mops, scrubs, dry mops, and vacuums O.R. area
- Cleans, washes, and sanitizes the entire Operating Room suite (ceilings, walls, floors and equipment) using proper technique, equipment and chemicals
- Cleans, washes, dusts, or polishes hardware, i.e. O.R. tables, overhead lights, overhead tracks, vent exteriors, cabinet exteriors, cart covers and any other related items
- Dust mops, damp mops and machine scrubs hard surface floors in the surgical area
- Moves equipment and furniture for stripping refinishing of floors and returns furniture to proper arrangement
- Operates battery and electric floor care equipment (over 1000 RPM) according to equipment manual instructions
- Use floor care cleaning and restoring solutions according to formulas prescribed
- Cleans all O.R. related rooms thoroughly by emptying waste cans, high dusting, sanitizing and spot cleaning, floor dusting, bathroom cleaning and floor sanitizing
- Collects and removes all trash and ensures that trash bins are kept clean and wiped down
- Reports any repairs needed to O.R. supervisory personnel including leaking faucets, toilets, loose tiles, broken blinds, and damaged equipment
- Follows all universal precautions, blood borne pathogen procedures and uses personal protective equipment as needed while cleaning patient care areas
- Trains and mentors co-workers for EVS responsibilities in the OR on EVS operation needs
- Promotes quality improvement, staff and patient safety, and cultural diversity through department operations and by personal performance
- Presents a courteous and helpful demeanor, appropriate for age, to all patients, visitors, other employees/medical staff members, or any other person an employee encounters while representing the University of Kansas Health System
- Maintains current knowledge related to applicable statutes, regulations, guidelines and standards necessary to perform job duties in accordance with the requirements of the Corporate Compliance Plan
- Complies with the requirements of the Code of Conduct, Corporate Compliance Plan and Compliance Policies and Procedures, including training requirements
- Participates in compliance activities under the direction of the Department Manager and Corporate Compliance Officer
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department
- These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities
- Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit
- Other duties may be assigned as required
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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