Job Description

Your Opportunity:The successful candidate will provide support within the Operative Services DTC, including the operating theatres and the recovery room. Primary responsibilities include patient transportation, cleaning and restocking of the operating rooms, and the safe handling of medical equipment and sterile products but are not limited to: Assists nursing and medical staff with lifting and positioning of patients Assists with special procedures as directed such as holding limbs for prepping and cast application, supporting patients in position for the administration of spinal anesthesia. Transporting patients to and from the department both before and after surgery Assemble OR tables for specific surgical procedures under the direction of the surgeon and nursing staff. Handling and restocking hospital equipment and supplies Delivering specimens/blood to and from the lab Ensures that special medical gases are safely transported, stored and handled according to Canadian Safety Standards. Assures that biohazard is housed in appropriate container Environmental cleaning of the Operating Room including disinfecting patient use items and equipment Is aware of and follows WHS standards while performing duties in the work environment Reporting concerns regarding supplies and safety issues to the Unit Managers All duties require the ability to function as a member of the health care team with the shared goal of maintaining a hygienic, well-equipped and safe patient environment that all staff are proud to be a part of.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: DTC OR
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 06-SEP-2024
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-SEP-2024
• Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 32
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• 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:Current Alberta Heart & Stroke Basic Life Support Provider. Must be able to read, write, and communicate fluently in the English language. The incumbent must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and manage a fast paced, demanding environment that has shifting daily priorities. Due to the nature of the physically demanding duties, the incumbent must be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team while maintaining confidential information. Must be reliable, cooperative, and demonstrate a high level of flexibility. Must have current training and experience with transporting patients and cleaning/restocking in an operating room setting. Previous knowledge and application of WHMIS. Knowledge of body mechanics is an asset along with a true interest in health care and the desire to help others. Experience in an equivalent position in an operating room within the last 6 months. Preferred Qualifications:As required.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.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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