Perioperative Services Attendant

Job title: Perioperative Services Attendant

Job description: CUPE POSTING – Perioperative Services OR Attendant

Job Posting #: 928647

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: Perioperative Services Operating Room

Reports to: Manager

Hours: 7.5 hours per day. Shifts: FRI, SAT, SUN, MON @ 06:30 AM-02:30 PM

Salary: $26.55 – $27.37 per hour (Start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with collective agreement requirements)

Status: Permanent Part-Time

Posted Date: February 8, 2024

Closing Date: February 15, 2024

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

As a member of the Perioperative Services team, the Perioperative Room Attendant performs direct and indirect patient care functions, including: performing service functions in support of Perioperative Services i.e. stocking supplies; performing direct patient assistance functions; performing transport functions; performing environmental support and maintenance services within the Perioperative Services unit and adjacent work settings; performing cross-functional duties; performing other assigned tasks and duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned for the shift.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of Grade XI or recognized equivalent
• One (1) year experience in a related patient care capacity
• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language
• 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
• Standard First Aid/ Basic Rescuer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) certification an asset
• Ability to set-up and maintain the equipment, tools and instruments common to the Operating Room 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
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to perform responsibilities in a courteous manner
• Must be flexible to work all shifts
• Physically capable of performing the daily activities associated with patient care

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

) * 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.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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