Operating Room Assistant - Winnipeg, Canada - St. Boniface Hospital
Description
Requisition ID: 342651
Position Number:
Posting End Date:
August 18, 2023
City:
Winnipeg
Site:
St. Boniface Hospital
Work Location:
St. Boniface Hospital
Department / Unit:
B2/L2/PAC/NFA
Job Stream:
Clinical
Union:
CUPE-FS-WCHREO
Anticipated Start Date: 10/03/2023
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift:
Days;Evenings;Weekends;Standby coverage as required; On call
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary:
$22.099, $22.763, $23.446, $24.147, $24.874, $25.61- Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We're united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care._
Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the Operating Room Assistant works in collaboration with regulated healthcare team members to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating/procedural room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
Experience:
- Minimum three years of HCA/Nursing Assistant/ Operating Room Aid experience required in an acute care setting, preferably in the Operating Room, Procedural Room or Acute Surgical Setting.
- Experience working within an interprofessional team.
- Experience in multitasking and task management.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate):
- Minimum Grade 12 education, Manitoba standards, required.
- Successful completion of a recognized comprehensive Health Care Aide course.
- Must enroll in and successfully complete the Operating Room Assistant Course (approximately 12 weeks) at the first opportunity unless otherwise mutually agreed between the employer and employee.
Certification/Licensure/Registration:
Not applicable
Qualifications and Skills:
-
Knowledge of:
-
Upon completion of the Operating Room Assistant Course, the successful incumbent shall:
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of perioperative principles and aseptic techniques.
- Demonstrate working knowledge with operating room/ procedural room equipment and supplies.
- Demonstrate working knowledge and practical skills in operative/procedural instrumentation including care, maintenance, processing, and transport.
- Demonstrate working knowledge in assisting with patient positioning in the operating/procedural room
- Demonstrate an understanding of medical terminology.
- Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Principles of Routine Practices required.
Abilities and Skills:
- Proficient command of the English language (both oral and written).
- General skills and ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities relevant to the duties of the position.
- Ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload.
- Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands and adapt quickly to changing situations.
- Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
- Ability to recognize and pursue selfdevelopment opportunities.
- Strong communication skills including conflict management and situational awareness.
- Working knowledge of computers and basic computer skills including but not restricted to: MS Word, PowerPoint, Virtual Meeting Platform (E.g. Teams, Zoom) and Outlook.
- Evidence of effective patient service, organizational, interpersonal, communication, judgment and decisionmaking skills.
- Flexible, selfdirected and able to work effectively with delegation of task.
- Excellent attendance record.
- Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary.
Physical Requirements:
- Good physical and mental health, manual dexterity and visual and aural acuity required. Ability to wear a Lead Apron weighing approximately 1520 lbs. for prolonged periods during hours of work may be required.
- St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day._
More jobs from St. Boniface Hospital
-
Housekeeping Attendant
Winnipeg, Canada - 2 weeks ago
-
Unit Clerk
Winnipeg, Canada - 1 day ago
-
Registered Nurse
Winnipeg, Canada - 1 week ago
-
Unit Clerk
Winnipeg, Canada - 3 weeks ago
-
Clerk Typist 3
Winnipeg, Canada - 5 hours ago
-
Patient Registration Clerk
Winnipeg, Canada - 1 week ago