Supervisor OR Support

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Job Summary

The OR Supervisor, Environmental Service Workers will provide general supervision for operating room supporting staff. Their primary focus is on infection control and prevention and ensuring quality cleanliness of assigned areas

Reports to:

Job Specific Responsibilities

Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Participate in rounding and assessing sanitation and proper cleanliness in patient rooms, and assigned public and ancillary areas
• Facilitate quality inspections
• Participate in hiring, coaching, evaluations, staff development, and employee engagement activities
• Responsible for scheduling staff to ensure adequate coverage
• One-to-one training, assist in controlling and monitoring chemicals, supplies, and equipment, maintaining current adequate records of documentation
• All other assigned duties related to operating room support

Education and Experience

• High school diploma
• • 3 years of environmental experience
• • 1 year leadership experience leading people and/or processes, preferably in a hospital setting

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations

• Basic Life Skills Certification (BLS)

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform calculations related to quality assurance and improvement inspections
• Basic knowledge of office equipment including a calculator and computer
• Experience in operating floor cleaning equipment
• Able to read, write, and speak English

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

The position requires close interaction with patients and medical staff throughout the hospital

Physical Capabilities

In this role, incumbent should have mobility and dexterity of arms and legs, able to safely operate power tools and equipment, able to stretch, stoop, and bend to clean furniture and light fixtures. Work requires focus and attention to detail to maintain records.

Environmental/Working Conditions

The work is in a high risk space for exposure to biological and chemical hazards

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

• Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.*