Job Description

Your Opportunity:The Service Worker II within the Operating Room is responsible, under limited supervision, to ensure the surgical theatres are stocked with appropriate supplies, ensure the case carts are complete with all required clean /disinfected instrumentation and supplies. Set up the OR theatre equipment and supplies according to the surgical preference card. The Service Worker assists within the sterile core to ensure supplies are put away and/or gather supplies as needed. The Service Worker is responsible to ensure specialty carts and sub-sterile rooms are appropriately stocked at all times. The Service Worker is responsible for the proper movement, cleaning, and storage of the equipment used within the OR. The Service Worker II is required to clearly and effectively communicate with the multi-disciplinary team within the busy fast paced operating room environment. Under direct supervision the Service Worker II assists with positioning patients prior to surgery and transporting 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
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 20-AUG-2024
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 03-SEP-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $21.32
• Maximum Salary: $23.24
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:Grade 12 or equivalent. Additional Required Qualifications:Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Ability to comprehend, speak, read, and write English fluently and communicate with a multi-disciplinary team of health care providers. Ability to walk and stand for full 8-hour shift. Ability to carry, push, and pull beds and OR equipment weighing greater than 50 lbs. Demonstrated ability to prioritize demands in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to work under limited supervision to ensure tasks are completed and take initiative where appropriate. Demonstrated ability to respond to direction and maintain level of skill during stressful situations. Preferred Qualifications:Experience within an Operating room or Surgical setting.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.

Alberta Health Services