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Janitor/EVS - Hybrid Operating Room Assistant (ORA) - Hospital

Palo Alto, CA 94304

Posted: 04/23/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Environmental Services Aide (EVS), Hospital Janitor, Janitor, Operating Room Assistant (ORA) Job Number: 3808 Pay Rate: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour

Job Description


Looking to make a real impact in healthcare? Join our Environmental Services team in Palo Alto as an EVS with a hybrid OR Assistant role. You'll play a vital part in keeping the Operating Rooms clean, safe, and ready for life-saving procedures. From terminal cleaning to supporting quick room turnovers, your work directly contributes to patient safety and surgical success. If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, apply now and be part of a mission-driven team that truly values your role! 

About
  • Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour
  • Shift Days: Monday through Friday; potential for weekends 
  • Shift time: NOC shift (10:30pm - 7:00am) 
  • Start Date: ASAP! 
  • End Date: 6 Month Contract 
  • Department: Operating Room
  • Location: Palo Alto, California
Benefits
  • Great working location
  • Health insurance
  • Refer-a-friend bonus
  • Weekly payroll
  • 24-hour accessibility
  • Personalized service
Required
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Minimum 6 months of janitorial experience in a hospital and/or skilled nursing facility OR
  • Minimum 6 months of Operating Room Assistant experience 
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-standard environment 
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and hygiene
  • Minimum of 6 months experience of infection prevention standards and terminal cleaning procedures in the Operating Room 

Preferred
  • Operating Room experience (highly preferred) 

Responsibilities
  • Under the direct supervision of a housekeeping supervisor, the person in this position must be able to perform all housekeeping assistant functions and other related duties as assigned. 
  • Perform terminal cleaning of Operating Rooms following surgical procedures, adhering strictly to the infection control protocols and hospital standards. 
  • Assist with OR turnover cleaning between cases, including removal of waste, wiping down of surfaces, mopping floors, and restocking necessary supplies to ensure minimal downtime. 
  • Ensure proper handling and disposal of biohazardous materials and sharps in compliance with safety regulations and facility guidelines. 
  • Disinfect high-touch surfaces, surgical lights, booms, anesthesia carts, and other OR equipment as part of routine and terminal cleaning duties. 
  • Support OR staff by maintaining environmental readiness, ensuring each room is clean, organized, and stocked with basic non-sterile vacuums. 
  • Communicate effectively with nursing and surgical staff to coordinate room availability and meet the fast-paced demands of the OR schedule. 
  • Conduct regular inspections of OR areas to ensure cleanliness and report any maintenance issues or safety hazards to the appropriate department. 
  • Follow strict hand hygiene and PPE protocols at all times to minimize the risk of infection and cross-contamination in surgical settings. 
About Us
Power Personnel has been working with healthcare professionals like you since 1994. We are the experts in healthcare staffing in Northern California. That’s why so many hospitals, clinics and healthcare facilities rely on us for filling critical positions. If you want competitive pay, excellent working conditions and a team that supports you, we can help!

Refer a friend and get $125 bonus for every referral! *

*In order to get the bonus, the person referred must work at least 20 shifts.
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