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UNC Rex Hospital

RN - OR

Raleigh, NC · On-site

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UNC Health

RN New Graduate Nurse - Operating Room

Clayton, NC · On-site

$34.22 - $48.38/hr

Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all. * Patient Assessment - Recognizes ... Operating Room - Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $34.22 - $48.38 ...

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for operating room cleaning in Raleigh, NC is $16.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.71 and $18.70 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.

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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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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 Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,480 per year, or $16.1 per hour.

Housekeeper for Operating Room - Part Time - 11pm - 4am Monday - Friday

Durham, NC • On-site

North Carolina Specialty Hospital
Health Care and Social Assistance • 51 - 200 employees
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$12.75 - $16.25/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

North Carolina Specialty Hospital rating

9.3

Company rating: 9.3 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

North Carolina Specialty Hospital (NCSH), is a private, physician-owned medical center that opened its doors in 1926. North Carolina Specialty Hospital's commitment to growth and continuous improvement has helped the hospital maintain a number of high rankings in both quality measures and patient satisfaction. North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers surgical specialties in orthopedics, ophthalmology, ear, nose and throat as well as sports medicine, oral, plastic, podiatry, general surgery, interventional radiology, pain management, reconstructive surgery and more.
Why join North Carolina Specialty Hospital?
  • Award Winning Hospital for Special Surgery
  • 5 Star CMS rated facility for patient experience
  • Positive Work culture
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance

Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the EVS Supervisor, the EVS Housekeeper is responsible for cleaning all areas they are assigned and trained to clean, such as: the operating room(s), patient rooms, bathrooms, administrative offices, O.R. break room, and other facility areas as needed and assigned.
Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Assures housekeeping supplies are stocked daily and according to established PAR levels
  • Floor tech - cleaning, buffering, scrubbing, and waxing floors
  • Trash pickup
  • Performs proper terminal cleaning daily per hospital policy and procedure
  • Demonstrates proper decontamination of clinical areas, equipment, and non-disposable supplies according to hospital policies and procedures
  • Recommends appropriate revisions to new or existing policies and procedures when appropriate and as needed
  • Assists with maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly environment, adheres to safety and infection control requirements
  • Maintains proper attire while in the operating room and restricted areas, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Follows standard precautions and safe practices in handling of biohazardous material, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Maintains janitorial closets in a clean and orderly fashion to prevent a hazardous environment.
  • Post appropriate safety signs to assure a safe environment is maintained for patients, visitors, and all staff
  • Reports all chemical spills immediately to management and understands MDRO sheets in case of exposure
  • Assures that chemicals are used, stored, and maintained in a safe manner according to manufacturer's recommendations and reports any hazardous conditions immediately
  • Always keeps the patient environment clean using standard procedures in cleaning and maintenance of rooms, offices and common areas
  • Identifies potential risks to patients to reduce incidence of injury; identifies actions to eliminate, minimize or report risks; identifies procedures to follow in the event of an incident; reports processes for common problems, failures, and user errors
  • Completes additional duties as needed and assigned

Physical requirements:
Bending, sitting, squatting, crawling, reaching, must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods of time, pushing and pulling with an exertion of up to 50 lbs.
Education & Experience:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent education required.
  • 1 year experience of Environmental Services and/or housekeeping in an ambulatory/surgical setting preferred.
  • Operating Room Cleaning experience highly preferred.

Our employees are critical to our success and we value their contributions. North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that values employee ideas and diversity. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled. We maintain a drug-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening and background
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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