Surgical Housekeeper
At Boston Medical Center- South we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional personalized health care with dignity compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers on how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences needs and values. If you are seeking a fast-paced challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do our organization may be a good fit for you.
Schedule: 40 Hours Evenings (12p-8:30p) Full Time Benefit Eligible
Summary: To assist the nursing staff in the care of the surgical patient by performing the duties of cleaning rooms according to documented standards maintaining the cleanliness of the department turning over rooms in a timely manner transportation positioning stocking ordering obtaining blood products and any other additional care necessary to promote a safe surgical environment for our patients.
Responsibilities:
- Perform housekeeping duties including wiping down OR and/or anesthesia equipment mopping floors replacing trash and linen liners etc. in preparation for next OR case within established timeframe.
- Have knowledge to be able to discern equipment and supplies throughout surgical specialties.
- Follow directions in the proper placement for room setup including making OR bed/table and holding of extremities for patient surgical skin preparation.
- Follow proper cleaning and disinfecting procedures in all assigned areas.
- Transport patients between the OR Holding PACU and patient units.
- Assist in lifting and/or transferring patients from stretcher/bed to OR table and vice versa.
- Assist clinical staff in positioning patients and other patient care as directed including hold limbs for surgical preparation and monitor peripheral lines.
- Transport surgical specimens and blood products using proper handling procedures.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Education: High school diploma or its equivalent
- Experience: Previous housekeeping transportation CNA or Operating Room experience
- Must be organized and have good follow through.
- Knowledge of Operating Room practices.
Compensation Range: 18.15- 26.97
This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education experience and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes but is not limited to benefits (medical dental vision pharmacy) contract increases Flexible Spending Accounts 403(b) savings matches earned time cash out paid time off career advancement opportunities and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.