Operating Room Attendant - Cambridge, Canada - Cambridge Memorial Hospital

Cambridge Memorial Hospital

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Cambridge, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Overview:

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women's and Children's Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to
_creating healthier communities together__._ Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Career Development & Education Grant
Wellness & Wellbeing Program
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Job Description:

Salary
$ $25.819

Schedule
Days, Evenings, Weekends, Statutory Holidays & On-Call

Shift
8 hrs

Expected Number of Hours:37.5 hours ( not a guarantee of hours )

Position Summary:

The Operating Room Attendant functions as an integral member of the OR team by providing clinical and environmental support for assigned patients.

Performs duties related to patient care under the direction of the RN, RPN and/or physician in accordance with hospital standards, policies and procedures.

Must have a good understanding of aseptic technique, principles of infection control and universal precautions. Set up for surgical cases and open sterile supplies. Assists with patient positioning, transfer and holding of limbs within standards established by the hospital. Availability to work days, evenings, weekends, statutory holidays and on-call.

Skills and Qualifications:

Successful completion of secondary school required
OR attendant course completed
Recent experience as a perioperative attendant required.
Central Service Association of Ontario (CSAO) Medical Device Reprocessing Techniques Classroom Course is a definite asset.
Demonstrated ability to work with mínimal supervision
Ability to multi task and work in a very fast paced environment
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, public and staff
Keyboarding skills and knowledge of Meditech a definite asset
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required
The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH._
Cambridge Memorial Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace that is free from violence and harassment. We provide reasonable accommodation during recruitment and selection to support an equitable process._
We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equitydeserving groups, including but not limited to, Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities, racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and women to apply. Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI)._

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We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._