Materiel Porter - Materiel Management - (213747)

Island Health; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Logistics Assistant to ensure the efficient distribution and transportation of vital hospital supplies. This role is crucial for maintaining patient and staff safety, requiring effective communication and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will possess the physical capability to handle equipment and perform various delivery tasks. Join a team committed to continuous improvement and quality care, where your contributions will make a significant impact in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 education plus six months of related experience or equivalent.
• Ability to operate related equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Distributing and transporting hospital items including laboratory specimens and pharmaceuticals.
• Completing record-keeping functions associated with distribution duties.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to interact effectively with others

Physical capability to perform the duties of the position

Organizational skills

Ability to operate related equipment

Education

Grade 10 education

Six months of recent related experience

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 shared responsibility. Continuous improvement in quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

This role reports to the Logistics Coordinator and involves a variety of duties related to the distribution and transportation of hospital items such as laboratory specimens, blood, charts, pharmaceuticals, and medical and surgical supplies. It also includes the movement of equipment such as beds, lift equipment, and medical gas cylinders. The position requires completing record-keeping functions associated with distribution duties and performing all delivery and cleaning processes related to the medical rolling stock maintained by the site’s equipment depot.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

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

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Physical capability to perform the duties of the position.
• Organizational skills to manage work efficiently.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

For more details, see the full job description at https://jd.viha.ca/JD510.pdf.