Perioperative Services Attendant

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Union: CUPE - TW
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Operating Room
Reports to: Patient Care Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Wage range: $26.55 - $27.37 per hour. (Start rate determined in accordance with collective agreement requirements)a
Status: Temporary Full-Time (Up to 3 Months)
Shifts: Days 0900-1700h
Closing Date: October 31, 2024

Position Summary

The Operating Room at TWH has 17 O.R Suites and 2 Block Rooms for Regional Anesthesia. The OR has the unique ability to provide technologically advanced investigations and treatment in image guided brain and spinal surgery.

The majority of patients require the following types of practice:

• Neurosurgery
• Spine Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Hand and Plastic Surgery
• General Surgery
• Urology Surgery
• Ophthalmology Surgery

Duties

• Performing transportation functions, including movement of patients, equipment and supplies
• Stocking supplies
• Ensuring necessary inventories are maintained, patient holding area and other designated areas
• Performing patient focused care and patient assistance functions
• Preparing area's for surgery by providing responsive team-oriented environmental support/maintenance services for the physical surroundings and equipment within
• Performing other indirect patient related duties
• Working in compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies and contravention's of the Act, in a timely manner
• Performing cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required; and performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned and/or required.

• Completion of Grade Xll or recognized equivalent.
• One (1) year recent experience in a related patient care capacity.
• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (W.H.M.I.S.).
• Knowledge of applicable Hospital and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and practices.
• Knowledge of procedures for handling contaminated materials.
• Ability to set-up and maintain the equipment, tools and instruments common to the Surgical Services environment, within scope of responsibility.
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively as an active participant with others in assisting with the delivery of the care to surgical patients.
• Ability to perform responsibilities in a courteous manner.
• Standard First Aid/ Basic Rescuer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) certification an asset.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job required including: ability to stand, stoop, walk, bend, lift, push, pull and reach without any physical discomfort on a continuous basis; transferring patients with appropriate assistance; ability to stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift in excess of 40 kg.

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.