Operating Room Attendant

Position Summary / Department Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the OR Flow Manager, the OR Cleaner is responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and servicing Operating and Procedure Rooms to ensure timely turnover and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff. The role follows established operating room cleaning practices and infection control guidelines. The position requires flexibility to work day, evening, and weekend shifts as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain operating room cleaning practices and follow proper infection control guidelines.

• Respond to directions or pages to clean O.R.s to ensure timely turnover of Operating/Procedure Rooms.

• Perform between-case cleaning to ensure rooms are sterile, clean, and safe for use.

• Clean and sanitize O.R. surfaces, including procedure tables, equipment, and floors according to procedures.

• Wash and decontaminate equipment as assigned, including tubes and canisters from operating or cardiac procedure rooms.

• Arrange the operating room to meet OR protocol.

• Perform periodic terminal cleaning, including removing portable equipment, detaching removable objects, cleaning lighting and air duct surfaces, and cleaning all surfaces down to the floor.

• Collect and dispose of trash, soiled linen, and recyclable materials; replace receptacle liners and recycling totes.

• Clean and maintain OR facilities and equipment, including walls, windows, furniture, I.V. poles, baseboards, and operating room equipment (ultrasound machines, robotic equipment, anesthesia monitors, carts, etc.).

• Remove soiled linens/protective coverings, clean and remake beds, stretchers, and exam tables.

• Assist with moving equipment and special setups requiring multiple individuals.

• Report broken equipment or any unusual situations or delays.

• Work during weekends as scheduled.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 months prior experience cleaning operating rooms required.

• Ability to read and understand written instructions in English.

• Ability to operate powered machinery safely and effectively.

• Ability to respond to moderately complex written or verbal instructions in English.

• Ability to interact courteously with patients and visitors.

Licensure / Certifications:

• No specific licensure or certifications required; training on OR cleaning protocols will be provided.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift and carry objects up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift 11-20 pounds.

• Regularly push/pull motorized and non-motorized equipment weighing over 50 pounds.

• Regularly stoop, bend, reach, and grasp objects at, above, and below shoulder level.

• Regularly perform fine manipulation with hands.