Surgical Technician - Toronto, Canada - Sinai Health

Sinai Health

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Sinai Health is a leading academic health science centre and a trailblazer for integrated care across the health continuum.

Our fusion of science, innovation, care and learning has earned us international, national and provincial leadership for unique programs and compassionate care.

Since 2015, Sinai Health has delivered excellent care in hospital, community and home.

Comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care, Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions, and educates future clinical and scientific leaders.

The University of Toronto Surgical Skills Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital provides a laboratory setting where basic and complex surgical and medical procedures can be learned and practiced using a variety of simulation modalities including low to high fidelity simulators, cadaveric tissue, and a variety of porcine, bovine and poultry products.

Surgeons, medical students, residents, nurses, and a variety of healthcare providers will be able to achieve a higher level of expertise more rapidly in a laboratory setting where they can employ educational principles of repeated practice with feedback using examination and assessment tools.

Educational research is conducted in skills acquisition and evaluation in the lab.

The facility is an internationally recognized award-winning centre of excellence in surgical and medical education and research. We are accredited with the American College of Surgeons.

Sinai Health System is looking for a temporary part time Surgical Technicians to support the University of Toronto Surgical Skills Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Organize, set up and clean up all instrumentation and models
Provide timely care and maintenance of all equipment, models and instruments in the facility (report all equipment and instrument repairs)
Coordinate the ordering of supplies and maintenance of inhouse stock items
Assist with projects that include working with Continuing Medical Education Courses, Educational Research Grants/Projects and Divisional/Departmental Courses organized through the Centre
Coordinate and manage bookings for rental activities, educational events and outreach programs using Outlook calendar
Responsible for documenting events for accreditation reporting
Records minutes for staff meetings
Maintain eLearning profile

Job Requirements

Successful completion of a diploma or undergraduate degree in a related field (healthcare or education field preferred) from an accredited education institution.
Minimum 1 year of experience working in a surgical clinic or Operating Room preferred
Applicants with proven recent and related training and experience may be considered
Must be able to work with cadaveric tissue and follow all body substance precautions. WHIMIS safety guidelines and training are offered through inhouse and hospital training opportunities
Current CPR and First Aid Certificate preferred
Knowledge of anatomy and surgical procedures preferred
Knowledge of Radiation protocols preferred
Familiar with the procedures and processes to care for and handle of surgical instruments and equipment
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position in order to perform the essential duties of the job which requires walking, standing, and bending for extended periods of time e.g. constant standing and walking; lifting / pushing up to 25lbs. This includes the ability to move and handle heavy medical equipment such as C arms, microscopes and OR tables
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally within the team, general public and community relations
Computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office and Google settings
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and to establish and build effective working relationships, functioning both independently as well as part of a team
Possesses a high level of accountability and proven capability to work with highly sensitive and confidential information
Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history