Operating Room Support Assistant

Job Summary:

All patient care team members are responsible to meet patient needs, demonstrate willingness to learn new skills, and foster a harmonious work environment in which high-quality patient care and customer service is consistently provided.  Team members promote a cooperative working relationship with each other, physicians, other disciplines and the public by facilitating and enhancing communication, displaying honesty and respect, displaying sensitivity to cultural differences, and expressing and accepting feedback in a professional manner.

% 

of time

Essential Function (Yes/No)

Key Responsibilities

(To be completed by Supervisor)

80%

General Cleaning Tasks: 

• Follow all Infection Control Policies and Procedures in maintaining a clean, sanitized, and safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. Perform cleaning in all areas of the operating room, including but not limited to OR suites, sub-sterile rooms, storage and utility rooms, ancillary areas, etc. Disinfect approved equipment prior to and after each use when & where applicable. Follow all departmental procedures to ensure cleaning tool and equipment are maintained appropriately. 

• Perform daily cleaning of the Operating Room before case, between cases and end of the day “terminal cleaning”. Scrub the floor per established weekly schedule to meet AORN recommendations. Ensure adequate levels of cleaning supplies are maintained- i.e: soap, hand sanitizer, towels, mops, etc.

15%

Collect and dispose of Waste and Soiled Linen:

• Follow all Infection Control Policies and Procedures pertaining to the removal of waste and soiled linen. Collect, transport, and dispose of waste and soiled linen to the designated location utilizing appropriate carts and equipment.

5%

Other Functions and Responsibilities:

• Attend all team meetings as required. Follow all safety protocols and report all safety hazards immediately to the Lead ORSA or Supervisor. Perform other duties as assigned.                                                       

100%

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Is able to organize and prioritize work.
• Must possess good verbal and written communications skills.
• Basic arithmetic skills are required.
• Up to one year of satisfactory work experience in hospitals, hotels and industrial janitorial cleaning.  Successful completion of basic custodial training desired but not required.
• Ability to read, write and follow simple oral and written instructions in English. Ability to speak clearly in English.
• Willingness and ability to tolerate, occasionally, some unpleasant sight and odors, e.g. blood, chemical odors, remains of vomiting, etc.
• Good grooming and personal cleanliness and willingness to wear prescribed attire.
• Ability to meet physical demands involved.  Stands and walks most of working day.  A turn stoops, crouches, and reaches in performing cleaning tasks.  Lift and carries up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to lift and move furniture and equipment and perform duties using gloves if skin cannot tolerate cleaning chemicals or solutions.
•  Willingness to work in any area or shift, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as requested.
• Ability to clean and maintain assigned areas in conformance with established procedures and standards.
• Good working knowledge of appropriate cleaning methods, material and proper use equipment.
• Ability to apply appropriates cleaning methods and techniques in special areas following given guidelines.
• General knowledge of equipment needed in emergencies such as floods, disaster or fires.
• Ability to maintain harmonious working relationship with associates, supervisor and clinical staff members.
• Background check, UCSF Occupational Health clearance, and physical examination is required

PREFERRED

• Minimum one year previous janitorial, hotel or hospital cleaning experience
• Computer (PC) experience