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Job Summary and Responsibilities
Responsible for completing as assigned, daily occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and other common areas.
Performs duties while demonstrating a working knowledge of the health‑care cleaning and disinfecting principles and requirements. Displays safe chemical use and equipment handling for all items within the healthcare environment.
Adheres to all organization safety, risk management and infection control guidelines and standards while promoting a culture of safety.
Actively participates in departmental performance improvement initiatives, including but not limited to initiatives to improve patient experience and cleanliness metrics.
Maintains cleaning cart(s), supplies, and equipment, as outlined in the Standard Work cart set up.
Removes waste and transports to the appropriate disposal area while identifying proper waste stream handling (i.e., regulated medical, recycle, solid, and hazardous) in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
Follows all infection prevention practices, including proper cleaning and disinfection protocols, hand hygiene, standard and isolation precautions, and proper donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Recognizes and adheres to patient privacy requirements (HIPAA).
Requirements
Required Education and Experience: None.
Preferred Education and Experience: High School Graduate – General Studies; High School GED – General Studies; Previous healthcare experience.
Required Licensure and Certifications: None.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training: Can distinguish between levels of disinfection and perform low and intermediate level disinfection.
Can explain orally or in writing the differences between levels of disinfection and perform intermediate level disinfection in areas where required.
Can operate necessary equipment/machines.
Effectively uses computers and mobile devices.
Communicates orally or in writing openly and candidly, listens respectfully to viewpoints and ideas of others, and can work without close supervision.
Where You'll Work Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence. The new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence‑based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5‑acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading‑edge patient care, research, and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other, focusing on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve community health.
Pay $15.00 – $18.32 /hour
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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Responsible for completing as assigned, daily occupied and discharge/transfer cleaning and disinfection of patient care areas, equipment, and other common areas.
Performs duties while demonstrating a working knowledge of the health‑care cleaning and disinfecting principles and requirements. Displays safe chemical use and equipment handling for all items within the healthcare environment.
Adheres to all organization safety, risk management and infection control guidelines and standards while promoting a culture of safety.
Actively participates in departmental performance improvement initiatives, including but not limited to initiatives to improve patient experience and cleanliness metrics.
Maintains cleaning cart(s), supplies, and equipment, as outlined in the Standard Work cart set up.
Removes waste and transports to the appropriate disposal area while identifying proper waste stream handling (i.e., regulated medical, recycle, solid, and hazardous) in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
Follows all infection prevention practices, including proper cleaning and disinfection protocols, hand hygiene, standard and isolation precautions, and proper donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Recognizes and adheres to patient privacy requirements (HIPAA).
Requirements
Required Education and Experience: None.
Preferred Education and Experience: High School Graduate – General Studies; High School GED – General Studies; Previous healthcare experience.
Required Licensure and Certifications: None.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training: Can distinguish between levels of disinfection and perform low and intermediate level disinfection.
Can explain orally or in writing the differences between levels of disinfection and perform intermediate level disinfection in areas where required.
Can operate necessary equipment/machines.
Effectively uses computers and mobile devices.
Communicates orally or in writing openly and candidly, listens respectfully to viewpoints and ideas of others, and can work without close supervision.
Where You'll Work Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence. The new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence‑based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5‑acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading‑edge patient care, research, and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other, focusing on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve community health.
Pay $15.00 – $18.32 /hour
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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