Job Description

Your Opportunity:

As a member of a multidisciplinary team focused on smooth and efficient care of the surgical patient, primary responsibilities include: Cleaning and disinfecting of equipment and theatres. Ordering and restocking of supplies in accordance with hospital policies and unit standards. Responsible for picking cases for the OR (elective and emergency). Is able to prioritize and problem solve. Demonstrates initiative and judgment in performing duties. Displays positive staff relations in a courteous manner with all hospital personnel. Works independently and as an effective team member. Maintains confidentiality relative to patients and families. Incumbent will also participate in quality monitoring activities.

Description:

As a Service Worker II, you will be responsible for readying supplies, and disinfecting instruments and specialty equipment for immediate use/reuse by unit staff. You will transport patients (clients, residents) and equipment to and from different units when needed and distribute and replenish hospital supplies throughout units. You may also transports lab specimens, blood and blood products, clean patient care equipment and transport patient charts. You will report any concerns regarding supplies and safety issues to Unit Managers and perform other duties as required. In addition to the duties of a Service Worker II, you will ensure that exam rooms and multipurpose rooms are accurately stocked and that specialty equipment required by the medical and nursing staff is available.

• Classification: Service Worker II
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Day Surgery, Operating Room
• Primary Location: Fort Saskatchewan Comm Hosp
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 26-AUG-2022
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 05-SEP-2022
• Temporary End Date: 28-FEB-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 24
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $20.64
• Maximum Salary: $22.50
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications: Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Additional Required Qualifications: Experience in the care and maintenance of sophisticated medical equipment along with knowledge of infection control issues is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Must possess an excellent command of the English language. Preferred Qualifications: Recent Service Attendant experience on a patient care unit is an asset. Computer skills required and medical terminology or a good understanding of medical terms preferred.