Under indirect supervision, performs sanitation practices for the KASC operating room. Prompt cleanup of organic debris & blood contamination using hospital-grade disinfectant, as required. Appropriate disposal of biohazard & non-biohazard trash, during terminal cleaning, & as required.
Essential Functions:
- Prompt cleaning of OR rooms by removing debris & blood contamination using a hospital-grade disinfectant
- Follows appropriate techniques & precautions necessary for handling & transporting of contaminated surfaces, equipment, soiled linens & trash as defined by policy regarding bloodborne pathogens
- Requires working w/ hazardous chemicals on a daily basis
- Cleans floors, walls, ceiling, equipment, grills/filters, overhead or floor tracks, furniture & any other items between each procedure, or as needed
- Requires bending on a daily basis
- Keeps specimen log & transport specimen to pathology or radiology, as needed
- Works w/ maintenance staff to change filters of air conditioning/heating, as necessary
- Monitors temperature of rooms, warmers & refrigerators
- Stocks pillows, warmers w/ fluid (sterile water & saline), & blankets
- Replenishes soap in dispensers, paper towels, scrub brushes, & any other products at sink as frequently as necessary
- Responds to call for assistance in all area including Pre-Op & PACU, & cleans up spills, blood, and/or organic debris
- May assist w/ nurses in moving patients from bed in OR to gurneys, which requires bending & extensive lifting
- Works in OR setting where quarters may be cramped
- Works w/ many interruptionsIn addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors & principles defined by the KP Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months of surgical housekeeping experience
- Knowledge in working w/ hazardous waste & chemicals
- HS Graduation or equivalent
- Follows appropriate techniques & precautions necessary for cleaning, handling, & transporting of biohazard material, according to policies & procedures
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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