OR Orderly-F/T Department: Surgical Services Location: Rio Rancho, NM Job Summary Provides a variety of housekeeping services to maintain a safe and clean environment in the Operating Room, Recovery Room, and associated areas. Provide safe and timely patient transportation and additional non-patient pick-up and delivery service in assigned area. Assist in the OR with preps, in a sterile fashion. Picks up and transports specimens and tissue to and from the lab. Ensures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. Patient care assignment may include; Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups. Job Duties and Responsibilities POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops. Inventory and order various stock supplies; scrub brushes, masks, shoe covers, saline, sterile water, cleaning solutions, boots etc. Clean assigned area by washing furniture, tile, fixtures, equipment, washing walls, doors, door frames, ceilings, vents and windows with appropriate germicidal solutions. Sweep and mop floor areas using appropriate solutions. Gathers and disposes of trash and waste materials. Removes waste and soiled linens from work area and places in specified bags or containers. Transport patients to and from requesting areas; ensure adherence to all safety measures. Collect hazardous waste using established procedures. Transport hazardous waste in a special closed container to the waste garbage for sterilization before disposal. Clean equipment and notify manager of equipment needing repair; request additional cleaning supplies as needed; report safety hazards to supervisor. Ensure cleaning equipment and supplies are returned to janitor closet after use. Clean and remake stretchers, stock and check par levels of blankets and pillows in warmers, and stock personnel protection equipment. Stocks masks, shoe covers, and soap supplies at scrub sinks. Arrange furniture and equipment in an orderly fashion after cleaning assigned area. Obtain all essential information from nurse regarding patient condition prior to transporting patient. Communicate with patient to advise reason for transport and instruct patient on transport. Assist with sterile preps of patients in the Operating room. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. SRMC Core Values Integrity: Our words and actions match our values To Serve: We put the needs of others before our own Excellence: We strive to exceed expectations and/or standards in every activity, every encounter, and every initiative Safety/Quality: We provide evidence based care, programs, services, and an environment that achieves the best outcomes Teamwork: We enjoy the ability and power to work collaboratively to deliver exceptional service Minimum Qualifications/Requirements Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent Licenses/Certifications : N/A Work Experience: Preferred Qualifications/Requirements Education: Associates in a health care related field Licenses/Certifications: CPR Work Experience: 6 months in Operating Room