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Facilitates patient care by meeting specific environmental requirements. Duties include, but are not limited to cleaning and disinfecting surface in the Operating room prior to the start of surgery. Maintain knowledge of Operating room positioning equipment for use during surgery (e.g. OR tables, stretchers and other prep and positioning equipment). Cycle Clean and Terminal/Final clean Operating rooms. Ultraviolet treat isolation rooms after a Terminal/Final clean. Transporting patients, patient belongings, and specimens in the perioperative environment.
Responsibilities:
Environmental Sanitation Duties
Dons appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Practices infection control isolation precautions according to Infection Control Isolation policy
Cleans and disinfects in the OR after the end of surgery
Cleans and disinfects all equipment and surfaces including overhead lights, walls and ceiling
Replaces suction canisters and tubing, trash receptacles and kick buckets
Cleans, disinfects and prepares beds or stretchers for patient transportation
Sets up and prepares OR tables in preparation for next surgical case
Performs cleaning of the OR to include cycle clean and terminal/final clean as needed (e.g. construction projects)
Performs periodic projects as assigned
Prepares cleaning solution according to written standards
Properly dispose of infectious waste and soiled linen
Reports any work-related injury according to Occupational Medicine: Employee Access and Blood-Borne Pathogen
Exposure Control Plan
Actively monitors inventory levels of OR sinks/carts/alcoves throughout shift and provide supplies as needed
Clean, disinfect and ultraviolet treat rooms with contact or isolation precautions (e.g. C-diff, TB, Covid-19, CJD, etc.)
Perioperative Patient Care Duties
Performs hand hygiene before and after every patient contact
Demonstrates effective body mechanics when moving or lifting
Assists in positioning and lifting patients on stretchers and OR tables; utilizes assistive devices such as hovermats and
transfer boards to maintain safe transfer
Provides cushioning materials to prevent pressure points as requested by clinical staff
Handles patient belongings in a careful manner on admission, transfer and discharge from and to Perioperative areas
Protects privacy of the patient whenever care is being administered
Safeguards all patient protected information according to HIPAA policies
Performs other duties as assigned
Transport and Related Duties
Identifies patient according to Patient Identification policy
Transport patients to and from Perioperative areas
Transports monitored patients under the supervision of an accompanying nurse
Utilizes safety devices and appropriate precautions when using beds, wheelchairs and stretchers (i.e. putting side rails
up, etc.)
Transports patients as requested to lobby, inpatient care units, and other departments
Assists staff in transferring patients to and from stretchers, wheelchairs and/or OR tables as needed
Retrieves beds and stretchers from patient care units and returns to Perioperative areas
Transport patient items, equipment, specimens and supplies to and from the departments
Machines/Tools & Equipment
Wheel chairs, stretchers, oxygen tanks, nitrogen tanks, IV poles and related equipment, hospital beds, operation of
elevators, operating room tables, OR lights, Mayo stands, positioning equipment for all services, environmental services
equipment, trash compactors and linen chutes.
Gain and maintain knowledge of equipment and various beds needed for surgery
Communication and Assignment Responsibilities
Uses assigned telephone as appropriate (i.e. phone kept charged for optimal use, no prolonged personal use, safeguards
and handles equipment with care, reports telephone problems promptly for resolution)
Uses the appropriate notification system when accepting and/or completing all assignments
Responds to assignment locations in a timely manner and comes back in service at the conclusion of an assignment
without delay
Reports any assignment delays or problems for resolution
Patient/Customer Accountabilities
Communicates in a professional and respectful manner with patients, visitors and fellow staff
Reports for duty on time and in appropriate uniform maintaining professional appearance at all times
Supports team members by assisting with work processes other than assigned role as required and/or necessary based on
daily workloads
Willingly assists with the orientation of new staff
Patient/Employee Safety Accountabilities
Completes all annual patient and hospital safety training
Reports any unsafe conditions or patient clinical concerns to immediate supervisor or an appropriate clinician
Utilizes Safety Net system to report events or conditions that compromise patient/employee safety or patient flow
Notifies nurse regarding any equipment malfunctions or alarms
Reports device failures and turns in equipment when appropriate for inspections and repairs
Demonstrates an awareness of patient/employee safety when carrying out daily responsibilities of position
Accepts changes in work location or duties in order to meet the operational needs of the unit
Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization
Credentials:
Education or Equivalent Experience:
H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
Education Specialization:
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.Live Your Life's WorkWe are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. REQNUMBER: UPHS-INFOR-207026
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