Operating Room Attendant - Boston Children's Hospital

Under the direct OR Flow Manager, cleans, maintains and services Operating/Procedure Rooms to ensure timely turnover of O.Rs and the safety of patients and staff in the O.R. environment. Maintains operating room cleaning practices and follows proper guidelines for cleaning and infection control.

Operating Room Attendant will :

• Maintain operating room cleaning practices and follow proper guidelines for cleaning and infection control
• Respond to direction or pages to clean O.R.s to ensure timely turnover of Operating/Procedures Rooms
• Perform between case cleaning in accordance with department/hospital standards ensuring that the Operating Room or Procedure Room is sterile, clean and safe for use
• Clean and sanitize O.R. surfaces including procedure tables, equipment and floors in according to procedures    
• Wash and decontaminate equipment as assigned including tubes and their canisters from operating rooms or cardiac procedure rooms according to established procedures and instructions     
• Arrange the operating room to meet the OR protocol     
• Perform periodic terminal cleaning in accordance with departmental/hospital procedures as directed. Terminal Cleaning includes removing all portable equipment from the room and detaching removable objects, cleaning lighting and air duct surfaces and all surfaces down to and including the floor
• Collect and dispose of trash, soiled linen and recyclable materials. Replaces receptacle liners and recycling collection totes
• Clean and maintain facilities and equipment in OR including walls, windows, furniture, I.V. poles, baseboards, operating room equipment (ultrasound machines, robotic equipment, Anesthesia NK monitor blue bell cart etc.)
• Remove soiled linens/protective coverings (paper), cleans and remakes beds, stretchers, exam tables, etc.
• Assist and provide physical support relating to manually moving equipment, special set ups or occasions when multiple individuals are needed for the task at hand
• Report broken stretchers, beds equipment and reports any unusual situation or delays

Schedule: Should be able to work during weekends

To qualify you must have:

• Minimum 3 months previous experience cleaning operating rooms is required
• High School Diploma / GED is preferred
• Ability to read and understand written instructions in English
• Ability to operate powered machinery in a safe and effective manner
• Ability to respond to moderately complex written or verbal instructions in English. Incumbents must respond appropriately to instructions, questions, or requests for information
• Ability to have contact with patients and/or visitors, in a courteous manner

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing 11 to 20 pounds           
• Regularly pushing and/or pulling motorized and non-motorized equipment, e.g., stretcher, food cart, vacuum, floor cleaning machinery, etc., weighing over 50 pounds   
• Regularly stooping and bending. Work requires regularly reaching and grasping objects at, above, and below shoulder level      
• Regularly grasping and fine manipulation with hands

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.