Lead Environmental Services OR Tech

4 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States MEDSTAR HEALTH Full time

General Summary of Position
Provides guidance and support to Operating Room Technicians responsible for the appearance/cleanliness of the Washington Hospital Center Operating Rooms and Ancillary Support Areas. Includes performing the tasks associated with cleaning the Operating rooms and ancillary area including floor care maintenance

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Provides guidance and support to operating room technicians responsible for the appearance and cleanliness of the operating rooms and ancillary support areas as determined by the Department.Maintains current and accurate documentation of staffing and cleaning activities of the operating rooms and ancillary support areas according to department directives.Performs cleaning and trash disposal of the Perioperative and surrounding areas, according to Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) guidelines, American Society of Perianesthesia Nurse (ASPAN), and WHC policies and procedures.Cleans patient rooms. This activity includes but is not limited to: emptying trash; wiping. down the bed, mattress, bed table, bedside stand, cabinets, television, window sill, and radiator; cleaning the bathroom (sink, mirror, counter, shower, shower curtain, commode, and walls); spot washing the walls; dry and wet mopping the floor; stocking the room with appropriate supplies (toilet paper, liquid soap, paper towels, cloth towels, wash cloth, bed sheets, pillow case(s), and spread); and when the room is empty, strips/makes the bed. Indicates telephonically room availability.Performs terminal cleaning with use of UV machine in OR's, patient rooms and public areas. Must be able to use pre-programmed electronic tablet for initiating timed UV cleaning cycles and data collection purposes.Responsible for cleaning of beds that are used for the transport of patient to OR; beds will be cleaned in accordance to acceptable infection control standards to include stripping, cleaning to include the mattress, attached IV poles and any other equipment and the remaking of bed as dictated by clean bed standards.Cleans other areas of nursing units and/or the public, medical, and office areas of the Washington Hospital Center. These areas include, but are not limited to: nurses stations; nursing unit: conference rooms, utility rooms, bathrooms (staff and public), showers, storage rooms, offices, kitchens, etc.; hospital entrances, waiting areas,corridors, public and staff rest rooms, staff locker rooms, sleep rooms, offices, conference rooms, etc.; examination rooms, treatment rooms, and emergency rooms;etc. This activity includes, but is not limited to: pulling trash, high and low dusting (for the removal of supplies from shelves to dust, assistant will be requested for the removal and the put back of supplies), wiping exposed surfaces, replenishing appropriate supplies, dry and wet mopping, spot cleaning walls, and vacuuming.Responds to requests for STAT cleaning.Performs project work such as: buffing, stripping and waxing floors; cleaning carpets; cleaning and changing mats; cleaning upholstered furniture; washing windows; washing and re-hanging cubical and window curtains and vertical blinds; scraping residual paint from fixtures/equipment; and moving equipment, furniture, supplies/boxes, etc.Stocks cleaning cart and/or supply closet(s). May mix cleaning solutions from concentrated issue.Reports deficiencies in patient rooms and throughout WHC to shift supervisor and/or facilitates management for action.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • A minimum of 3 years of directly relevant job-related experience may be substituted for the educational requirement.

Experience

  • 6 to 12 months experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Requires the ability to read, write and perform basic addition and subtraction.
  • Requires the ability to comply with basic oral and written instructions.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

  • Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
  • Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
  • Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
  • More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.

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