Materiel Porter - Materiel Management

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (RJH) - Victoria, BC invites applications for a Casual Logistics Worker. The role supports the distribution and transportation of hospital items while prioritizing patient and staff safety and quality improvements.

The successful candidate reports to the Logistics Coordinator and handles duties including delivery of specimens, charts, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and the movement of beds and lift equipment.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 plus six months recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Distributes and transports hospital items such as laboratory specimens, blood, charts, pharmaceuticals, and medical and surgical supplies.
• Moves equipment such as beds, lift equipment, and medical gas cylinders; completes related record-keeping functions.
• Responsible for performing delivery and cleaning processes for the medical rolling stock maintained by the sites equipment depot.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Physical ability

Education

Grade 10 plus six months related experience

Job description

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

As required/TBD

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$25.82 - $25.82

Paid FTE

NA

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

NA

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to the Logistics Coordinator. Performs a variety of duties relating to distribution and transportation of hospital items such as laboratory specimens, blood, charts, pharmaceuticals, and medical and surgical supplies and the movement of equipment such as beds, lift equipment, and medical gas cylinders. Completes record keeping functions associated with distribution duties. Is responsible for performing all of the delivery and cleaning processes associated with the medical rolling stock maintained by the sites equipment depot.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 10 plus six months recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.