Clinical Assistant

Alliance for Healthier Communities; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance for Healthier Communities in Ottawa is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support delivery of clinical services by keeping examination rooms clean and stocked, and ensuring IPAC standards are met. The role reprocesses reusable medical instruments and coordinates equipment maintenance, contributing to the safe operation of Integrated Health Services (IHS).

The ideal candidate brings at least three years in a health-care setting, knowledge of medical vendors, and strong organizational and

Qualifications

• Certification in Reprocessing Medical Equipment.
• Minimum of three years experience in a health care facility performing a similar role.
• Knowledge of health care supply and medical equipment vendors.
• Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of examination rooms.
• Ensure appropriate stock levels of medical equipment and supplies.
• Adhere to IPAC standards and reprocess reusable instruments according to guidelines.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Contribute to safe and efficient operation of Integrated Health Services (IHS).

Skills

Organization

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Troubleshooting

Diversity sensitivity

Education

Certification in Reprocessing Medical Equipment

Tools

Windows

MS Word

Email

Databases

Job description

Is Artificial Intelligence used for screening or assessment of candidates Yes No

We are a nonprofit, multi-service community health centre that has played an active role in the community since 1969.

We offer a full range of community services delivered by a diverse team of professionals.

Our team includes doctors, nurses, social workers, counsellors, dietitians, community developers, health promoters, and outreach workers.

The Clinical Assistant supports the delivery of clinical services by maintaining the cleanliness and readiness of examination rooms, ensuring appropriate stock levels of medical equipment and supplies, and adhering to infection prevention and control (IPAC) standards. The clinical assistant reprocesses reusable medical instruments in accordance with regulatory guidelines, coordinates equipment maintenance and repairs, and contributes to the safe and efficient operation of the Integrated Health Services (IHS).

Certification in Reprocessing Medical Equipment.

Minimum of three years experience in a health care facility performing a similar role.

Knowledge of health care supply and medical equipment vendors.

Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills.

Proficient trouble-shooting skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills, including the capacity to establish relationships and manage challenging situations.

Demonstrated capacity to welcome and collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds including but not limited to 2SLGBTQ+ and newcomers' community.

Demonstrated flexibility, good judgement and initiative.

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion.

Proficient with Windows-based computer systems, in particular email and MS Word and databases.

Ability to work in fast-paced environment with an inter-disciplinary team.

Experience in the health and social services field.

Medical Equipment Reprocessing experience in a hospital setting.