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Operating Room Cleaning Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

General Duties: 1. Assists the Operating room staff in preparing the OR suite for surgery by ... cleaned, wrapped, sterilized and available for use. 7. Demonstrate a working knowledge and ...

General Duties: 1. Assists the Operating room staff in preparing the OR suite for surgery by ... cleaned, wrapped, sterilized and available for use. 7. Demonstrate a working knowledge and ...

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How much do operating room cleaning jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for operating room cleaning in Michigan is $14.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.22 and $16.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for operating room cleaning?

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 operating rooms?

Operating room cleaning is typically performed by trained environmental services or sterile processing staff who follow strict infection control protocols. These professionals use specialized cleaning tools and disinfectants to ensure the environment is sterile and safe for surgeries. Certification in healthcare sanitation and adherence to hospital policies are often required for this role.

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Infographic showing various Operating Room Cleaning job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 59% Full Time, and 41% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $30,019 per year, or $14.4 per hour.

Operating Room Assistant

Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons

Southfield, MI • On-site

Other

Posted 9 days ago


Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

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Job description

Operating Room Assistant

The Operating Room Assistant (ORA), under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), provides support as a member of the surgical team through: room turnover, inventory/restocking, assistance with equipment, transportation of supplies/instrumentation, cleaning and sterilizing equipment and smooth flow of patient care in the OR.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Works cooperatively with other team members to facilitate room cleaning and turnover time.
  • Performs other cleaning responsibilities as assigned by department. Cleans surgical area and equipment adhering to center and cleaning product guidelines.
  • Uses equipment and supplies safely and appropriately. This includes: setting up suction equipment and disposing of suction canisters, assists with opening of sterile supplies for procedures; checking and logging humidity levels and temperatures; and prepares the unit in the morning for patient care activities; or assists in closing the department at night.
  • Demonstrates flexibility while responding to the Surgical Center's needs, shows initiative in utilizing time effectively; works cooperatively with other team members to facilitate room cleaning and turnover time.
  • Performs and maintains stocking of supplies and inventory used in the ORs, anesthesia carts, and clean storage areas. Helps maintain appropriate par levels of supplies and notifies appropriate personnel if supply levels become low. Assist in placing supplies where they belong when shipment arrives.
  • Supports surgical case set-up by assuring all needed supplies or equipment is available. Communicates any missing items promptly to Materials Manager, OR Manager and/or Clinical Director.
  • Facilitates movement of clean supplies between floors according to center protocol.
  • Demonstrates adherence to following aseptic technique; complies with universal/standard precautions; bagging and disposing of soiled linen and medical waste; replacing full sharps containers; cleaning equipment between patients' use, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Communicates effectively with patients, their families, and members of the health care team and maintains patient confidentiality.
  • Supports the principles of quality assurance and process improvement including functioning as an effective team member; focus on meeting and exceeding the expectations of internal and external customers; strives for continual improvement in systems and personal competency; supports other members of the health care team to achieve principles of QAPI through modeling them in own role.
  • Assumes responsibility for continually improving own expertise. Participates in continuing education and in-service programs related to achieving and/or maintaining competency in assigned skills and enhancing team functioning and effectiveness.

Education, Experience, Licenses, and Certifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Operating Room experience with general knowledge of sterile technique and medical terminology preferred.

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