Job Information
Roper St. Francis Enviornmental Services Tech - Operating Room - Roper Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Work Shift:
Evenings/Nights (United States of America)
Position Details: Monday through Friday, 9 am to 3:30 pm, No call requirements.
Job Summary :
Performs functions dealing with OR terminal clean, sweeping, mopping, use of strong floor chemicals, scrubbing, technical skills in removing Regulated Medical Waste including packaging of the waste to meet various regulatory standards for transportation and storage (DHEC, EPA and OSHA). Complete standardized cleaning process for OR suite, patient rooms, offices, and other ancillary areas. Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or manager to include but not limited to any support services tasks or processes.
Minimum Qualifications :
Education:
Basic reading comprehension skills required, and a GED or High School Diploma is preferred. For those without a GED or High School diploma, a passing result for a reading comprehension assessment administered during the interview process by a Human Resources representative will be acceptable.
Experience: Hospital experience in terminal clearing in a surgical application or equivalent field preferred. Will consider experience in an applicable field.
Primary Source Verification (if applicable): N/A
Knowledge/Skills : A basic knowledge of all relative codes (i.e., DHEC, TJC, OSHA, EPA, AND LIFE SAFETY CODES) is required. Position requires a working knowledge of the correct procedures for terminally cleaning OR suites. Requires the ability to communicate effectively and work well with all levels of supervision, patients, the public, and other health care workers. Must have the ability to recognize malfunctions of the equipment, report accurately any equipment not performing at its optimal level for repairs, remain calm in a fast-paced or hostile environment, and handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions. Must be able to learn and conform to the 7-step cleaning process. Maintain professional and neat appearance is required to project a positive image of Roper Saint Francis Healthcare. Must maintain strict confidentiality of all work-related information.
Other: This position has limited access to Medication and Par Rooms. Medications should not be handled at any time. Any questions should be directed to your supervisor or the charge nurse of the unit in question.
Work Demands/Environment:
Constant standing, frequent walking, bending, stooping, stretching, climbing, and balancing. Frequent lifting, moving, carrying, pushing, or pulling of weight up to 35lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Intermittent stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Possible exposure to blood, body fluids, biohazard waste, communicable disease, or virus like COVID or CDIFF and other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Frequent exposure to chemicals. Constant exposure to wet or humid (non-weather) conditions. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires hand-eye coordination. Customer interaction throughout workday.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Operating Room - Roper Hospital
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com .