To provide accurate and high quality work within the framework of current requirements.
Practice in accordance to meet and follow the infection control standards, Canadian Standards, Association (CSA) and policies and procedures of the organization.
To act as a resource, coach for staff and mentor for newly hired staff.
To maintain communication media to support team members in accessing new policies, procedures and information related to meetings and practice changes.
Position Responsibilities
To assist perioperative team with all non-nursing tasks.
To perform quality controls and integrity testing and ensure that staff complete these as per policy.
To participate in orientation and ongoing training of staff.
To participate in and contribute to Continuous Quality improvement.
To review and update policies and procedures applicable to position.
To keep all carts in the department clean and stocked.
To reprocess scopes and other surgical instruments used in the OR and Urology department.
To keep all areas in the department fully stocked.
To deliver requisitions, specimens, supplies as directed to various hospital departments.
To obtain, put away, sort all stores and SPD supplies.
To answer the telephone and to receive and relay messages as required.
To do portering for the OR. This includes portering of patients to and from all inpatient unit and day surgery when day surgery CSA is not available, x-rays, lab specimen, health records or any other requests made by Charge Nurse.
To maintain the Operating Room in a clean and orderly manner. Stripping and dismantling of used set-ups and send to SPD.
To maintain strict confidentiality of hospital and patient information and to function in accordance with the Guidelines for Ethical Behaviour.
To ensure a healthy and safe working environment in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines.
Pull equipment/supplies for surgical procedures.
Position Requirements
Must be a high school graduate.
Previous experience in the Operating Room environment is required.
Must have recent experience pulling cases.
Must have leadership experience.
Must possess the CSAO certificate (Central Service Association of Ontario) or equivalent and successful teaching experience is required.
Must possess the physical ability to lift and move heavy objects.
Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and work from ladders while performing housekeeping responsibilities.
Must have the physical ability to independently transport patients by stretcher, bed and wheelchair.
Must possess the finger dexterity necessary to manipulate equipment and instruments with care and caution.
Must possess the ability to learn, understand and apply techniques associated with the function of the Urology and Operating Room Department.
Must be able to understand and follow direction with minimal supervision.
Must be patient, understanding and tactful when dealing with patients, staff, families and visitors.
Employment history must demonstrate regular attendance at work.
Must be able to function in a very busy environment and to perform under stress.
Able to prioritize assignments with minimal supervision required.
Must demonstrate leadership qualities, organizational skills and critical thinking.
Must demonstrate the ability to lead, plan, coordinate, implement, organize and problem solve.
Bilingualism (French and English) would be considered an asset.
Compensation & Benefits
Starting salary of $26.45/hour; $51,577.50/year (As per Step 1 of the STW collective agreement.)
Option to enroll into Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan.
All TADH staff members must follow the COVID-19 vaccination series in accordance with the most up-to-date vaccine guidance provided by the Ontario Ministry of Health.
