Perioperative Services Attendant - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

University Health Network

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

CUPE Job Posting #917145

Position:
Perioperative Services Attendant

Organization:
Toronto General Hospital

Department:
Cath Lab

Reports To:
Nurse Manager

Scale/Grade:
T0 - 55

Wage Schedule:
$ $25.23 Per Hour (Start rate: $24.47 per hour in accordance with collective agreement requirements).

Hours:
Various 8 hour shifts and hours per week

Status:
Casual

Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning.

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 at UHN.

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.

Tthe 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.

The scope of research and complexity of cases at Toronto General Hospital have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

It has one of the largest hospital-based research programs in Canada, with major research in transplantation, surgical innovation, cardiology, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and liver disease.

Find out about our purpose, values and principles here

As a member of the Cath Lab team, the Perioperative Services Attendant performs direct and indirect patient care functions, including: performing service functions in support of Cath Lab i.e.

stocking supplies; performing direct patient assistance functions; performing transport functions; performing environmental support and maintenance services within the Cath Lab, holding area 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 assest
Ability to setup and maintain the equipment, tools and instruments common to the Cath Lab 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
Vaccines (COVID19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Posted Date:
April 6, 2023

Closing Date:
Until Filled

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

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

University Health Network has a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace.

We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to:

all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position.

Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.