Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Is responsible for a variety of duties supporting healthcare staff in procedure rooms including obtaining and preparing patient care supplies and disinfecting instruments and specialty equipment for immediate use/reuse by unit staff in accordance with established Alberta Health Services' standards and practices. . Key Responsibilities: Supply & Equipment Maintenance. Prepares a variety of patient care instruments and equipment for immediate reuse. Stocks multipurpose examining rooms and outpatient surgery rooms with instruments, supplies and equipment appropriate to the incoming procedure. Sets up treatment trays, equipment and supplies in procedure rooms. May clean and distribute specialty hospital supplies and equipment. Ensures the availability of specialty equipment required by the nursing and medical staff. Reports discrepancies in inventories and supplies. Operational Support. Performs quality control tests on equipment, reports problems and records maintenance and quality control data. Participates in the orientation of new staff. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
Description:
As a Service Worker I, you will be responsible for transporting patients (clients/residents) and equipment to and from different patient care areas within a hospital site. You will distribute and replenish hospital supplies throughout the units and clean equipment and patient care areas as directed. You may also transport lab specimens, blood and blood products, and patient charts. You will report any concerns regarding supplies and safety issues to Unit Managers and perform other duties as required.

Classification:

Service Worker I

Union:

AUPE GSS

Unit and Program:

MDR & OR

Primary Location:

Fort McMurray N Lts HC/Mnt Hlt

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

29-SEP-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available:

06-OCT-2025

Temporary End Date:

30-NOV-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

8

Shifts per cycle:

40

Shift Pattern:

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$20.44

Maximum Salary:

$22.31

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Grade 12 or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required. Previous experience in a patient care setting with direct patient contact is required. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively required. Demonstrated ability to maintain interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers and other hospital personnel required. Must be able to follow instructions, work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Must be able to meet the job demand analysis requirements required. Ability to stand and walk for complete shift required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in an OR, surgical, or ambulatory setting (Minimum 2 years). Familiarity with surgical instrumentation. Background in Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR). Understanding of sterile processes and practices. Experience with inventory management and supply organization.