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Efficiently clean and disinfect the operating room surfaces, equipment, and instruments between ... surgical cases to ensure a sterile environment. Thoroughly clean all areas of the OR, including ...

Efficiently clean and disinfect the operating room surfaces, equipment, and instruments between ... surgical cases to ensure a sterile environment. Thoroughly clean all areas of the OR, including ...

Operating Room Assistant

Danbury, CT · On-site

$17 - $28.50/hr

Efficiently clean and disinfect the operating room surfaces, equipment, and instruments between ... surgical cases to ensure a sterile environment. Thoroughly clean all areas of the OR, including ...

Operating Room Assistant

Danbury, CT · On-site

$17 - $28.50/hr

Efficiently clean and disinfect the operating room surfaces, equipment, and instruments between ... surgical cases to ensure a sterile environment. Thoroughly clean all areas of the OR, including ...

Efficiently clean and disinfect the operating room surfaces, equipment, and instruments between ... surgical cases to ensure a sterile environment. Thoroughly clean all areas of the OR, including ...

Operating Room Assistant

Danbury, CT · On-site

$17 - $28.50/hr

Efficiently clean and disinfect the operating room surfaces, equipment, and instruments between ... surgical cases to ensure a sterile environment. Thoroughly clean all areas of the OR, including ...

Efficiently clean and disinfect the operating room surfaces, equipment, and instruments between ... surgical cases to ensure a sterile environment. Thoroughly clean all areas of the OR, including ...

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How much do operating room cleaning jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for operating room cleaning in Connecticut is $15.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $18.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in Operating Room Cleaning, you need thorough knowledge of cleaning protocols, attention to detail, and adherence to safety and infection control standards, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hospital-grade disinfectants, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and sometimes certification in infection prevention is important. Dependability, teamwork, and good communication skills help ensure smooth collaboration with medical staff and efficient completion of tasks. These abilities are crucial for maintaining a sterile surgical environment, preventing patient infections, and supporting overall operating room efficiency.

Who cleans hospital operating rooms?

Operating room cleaning is typically performed by trained environmental services or housekeeping staff who follow strict sterilization protocols. These workers use specialized cleaning tools and disinfectants to ensure the operating room remains sterile and safe for surgeries.

What is operating room cleaning?

An Operating Room Cleaning job involves thoroughly disinfecting and sanitizing surgical rooms to maintain a sterile environment. Duties include cleaning surgical tables, equipment, and floors, disposing of biohazardous waste, and restocking supplies. This role is crucial in preventing infections and ensuring patient safety. Cleaning staff follow strict hospital protocols and use specialized cleaning agents to meet healthcare standards.

What does someone in operating room cleaning do?

As an Operating Room Cleaning professional, your daily responsibilities include cleaning and disinfecting surgical suites before and after procedures, properly disposing of medical waste, and ensuring that all surfaces, equipment, and floors meet strict hospital sanitation standards. You may work alongside other environmental services staff and coordinate closely with surgical teams to minimize turnaround time between procedures. The job requires meticulous attention to detail and adherence to strict protocols to maintain a safe and sterile environment. By playing a crucial role in infection prevention, you directly contribute to patient safety and the smooth operation of surgical services.

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Infographic showing various Operating Room Cleaning job openings in Connecticut as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,764 per year, or $15.8 per hour.

Operating Room Assistant

Northwell Health

Danbury, CT

$17 - $28.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


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Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary:

The purpose of the Operating Room Assistant is to perform service functions that support the delivery of patient care in the Operating Room. These functions include but are not limited to: patient transportation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment and operating rooms, stocking supplies and running errands.

Responsibilities:

1. Transportation:

Safely transport patients to and from the preoperative and postoperative areas and the operating room, following safety protocols.

Assist patients with mobility issues, using wheelchairs or stretchers as required.

Check the patient's identity, monitor the patient's condition during transport, and report any changes to the nursing staff.

2. Preparation of the Operating Room:

Set up and organize the operating room for scheduled surgeries, ensuring all necessary equipment are available and in proper working order.

3. Intraoperative Support/Communication/Collaboration:

Obtain necessary instruments from the sterile room or the Sterile processing department when needed. 

Assist in the positioning of the patient before and during the case.

Communicate effectively regarding the status of instruments, supplies, and any issues that may arise during procedures.

Be knowledgeable about emergency procedures and protocols within the operating room.

Assist in medical emergencies, ensuring readiness to respond to unexpected changes during surgery.

4. Cleaning Between Cases:

Efficiently clean and disinfect the operating room surfaces, equipment, and instruments between surgical cases to ensure a sterile environment.

Thoroughly clean all areas of the OR, including operating tables, lights, and other surfaces.

Ensure all waste, including biohazardous materials, is disposed of per hospital protocols. 

5. Specimen Management:

Properly handle, and verify documented surgical specimens collected during procedures.

Ensure specimens are sent to the appropriate laboratory for analysis and maintain chain-of-custody documentation. 

6. Equipment Management:

Ensure that all surgical equipment is appropriately cleaned and stored after each use.

Regularly inspect equipment for functionality and report any malfunctions or required repairs to appropriate personnel. 

7. Education and Training:

Stay updated on industry best practices and hospital policies related to operating room procedures and participate in ongoing training and education to enhance skills and knowledge.

Assist in training new staff members in operating room protocols and procedures.

8. Terminal Cleaning:

Conduct comprehensive terminal cleaning of the operating room at the end of surgical days or as necessary to maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Use approved cleaning agents and techniques to disinfect all surfaces and equipment. Monitor and report any maintenance or repair needs identified during cleaning processes.

9. Stocking

Stocks all non-specialty areas including scrub rooms, warmers, linen carts, holding area, turnover supplies, PPE, etc. 

10. Compliance

Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 

11. Performs other duties as assigned. 

    Education Skills Experience:

    HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

    Working Conditions:

    Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

    Occupational: Significant occupational risk

    Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

    Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

    Company: Danbury Hospital

    Org Unit: 211

    Department: Operating Room

    Exempt: No

    Salary Range: $17.00 - $28.50 Hourly


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