Surgical Services Environmental Services Associate

Join the team at Harmar Outpatient Center and play an important role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our patients and staff. As a Surgical Services Support Technician, you'll support our PACU and Operating Room teams by maintaining patient care areas, assisting with room turnover, replenishing supplies, and ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and infection prevention.

Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to safety, infection prevention, and customer service, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Previous environmental services, healthcare housekeeping, surgical environment, or sterile environment experience is preferred but not required.This full-time opportunity offers a consistent Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule, with no nights, weekends, holidays, on-call responsibilities, or travel requirements. If you take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a collaborative healthcare team, and are committed to providing an exceptional experience for every patient, we'd love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment throughout the surgical center, including operating rooms, PACU, patient care areas, hallways, and common spaces.
• Perform routine, discharge, and terminal cleaning in accordance with infection prevention standards, regulatory requirements, and departmental policies.
• Support operating room turnover by cleaning and preparing rooms between cases to ensure readiness for patient care.
• Assist with waste removal, linen changes, supply replenishment, and maintaining stock levels throughout the department.
• Clean, disinfect, inspect, and assist with the maintenance of departmental equipment and specialty equipment.
• Assist staff with transporting equipment, specimens, and supplies as needed.
• Help position and transport patients under the direction of licensed clinical staff.
• Support the setup of operating and procedure rooms by opening supplies and equipment while maintaining sterile technique.
• Communicate effectively with surgical, anesthesia, nursing, and support staff to promote efficient daily operations.
• Follow all safety, infection prevention, and quality standards, including proper handling of chemicals, medical waste, and cleaning equipment.
• Monitor assigned areas to ensure they remain clean, safe, and welcoming for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Report equipment concerns, safety issues, and maintenance needs promptly.
• Provide excellent customer service while interacting with patients, families, visitors, and team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of experience, preferably within a customer service or healthcare role. -OR-
• Enrollment in any healthcare training program that requires clinical rotations, with at least 1 clinical rotation completed.
• Microcomputer experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
   
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran