OR Housekeeping Specialist

3 months ago

Kansas City, United States The University of Kansas Health System Full time
Position Title

OR Housekeeping Specialist

Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:
Performs a variety of routine and specialized manual housekeeping work in the cleaning of the operating rooms and associated surgery related areas. Primary responsibility is for the effective use of proper methods and materials in cleaning and otherwise caring for the spaces and equipment. Work follows established routines and procedures and is regularly inspected by a housekeeping supervisor and the Operating Room Director or designee.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
  • 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.
Required Education and Experience
  • 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.
Preferred Education and Experience
  • 4 or more years of experience in housekeeping.


Time Type:
Full time

Job Requisition ID:
R-37737

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

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