Materiel Porter - Materiel Management - (221328)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Nanaimo seeks a Logistics Worker responsible for distributing hospital items and maintaining medical supplies. Candidates should have a Grade 10 education and effective communication skills. The role requires physical capability and organizational skills to manage delivery and cleaning processes for medical equipment.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 education with related experience or equivalent combination required.
• Recent experience in a logistics or delivery role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform distribution and transportation of hospital items.
• Maintain record-keeping functions related to distribution duties.
• Deliver and clean medical rolling stock per required processes.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Education

Grade 10 plus six months 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 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 and Education

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.


• Ability to organize work.


• Ability to operate related equipment.