Job Description

Your Opportunity:

The Service Worker/Attendant is an integral member of the Mazankowski Cardiac OR team that requires the ability to prioritize tasks to support a busy and dynamic environment that includes both pediatric and adult cardiac surgery patients.

Description:

As a Service Worker II, you will be responsible for readying supplies, and cleaning/disinfecting instruments and specialty equipment for immediate use/reuse by healthcare staff. You will distribute and replenish patient care supplies, perform quality control tests on equipment and record maintenance data. You may also transport patients (clients/residents), equipment, 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. In addition, you will ensure that patient care areas and other assigned areas are accurately stocked and that specialty equipment required by the healthcare staff is available.

• Classification: Service Worker II
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Operating Room, Cardiac Sciences
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 29-JUN-2023
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 17-JUL-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75, 9.75, 11.25
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 36, 44, 50
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $21.32
• Maximum Salary: $23.24
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Grade 12 or equivalent. Additional Required Qualifications:

Completion of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Experience with patient portering and knowledge of Safe Patient Handling is required. The ability to function independently as well as in a team setting is necessary. Demonstration of strong communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills are required. The successful incumbent will have excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and will be highly motivated and self-directed. Current BLS required. Preferred Qualifications:

Previous OR experience in dealing with sterile products and setting up sterile fields is preferred. Five years of experience in hospital setting is preferred.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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