Operating Room Assistant - Repost

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Support for continuing education

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a skilled Operating Room Assistant in Winnipeg. Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the assistant will support surgical procedures and ensure a safe environment for patients. Candidates need a minimum of three years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a background in healthcare. This role promotes collaboration in a diverse workplace with a commitment to excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of experience in an acute care setting.
• Must complete the Operating Room Assistant Course at the earliest opportunity.
• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe conduct of surgical procedures.
• Ensure operating room environment is safe and equipment functions properly.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare team members.

Skills

Knowledge of perioperative principles and aseptic techniques

Working knowledge of operating room equipment

Proficient command of the English language

Strong communication skills

Manual dexterity and visual acuity

Education

Minimum Grade 12 education

Successful completion of a recognized Health Care Aide course

Enrollment in the Operating Room Assistant Course

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

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

• 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:
  • Strong knowledge of perioperative principles and aseptic techniques.
  • Working knowledge with operating room / procedural room equipment and supplies.
  • Working knowledge and practical skills in operative/procedural instrumentation including care, maintenance, processing, and transport.
  • Working knowledge in assisting with patient positioning in the operating/procedural room.
  • Understanding of medical terminology.
  • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
  • Understanding of PHIA, WHMIS and Principles of Routine Practices required.
• 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 self‑development opportunities.
• Strong communication skills including conflict management and situational awareness.
• Working knowledge of computers and basic computer skills (MS Word, PowerPoint, virtual meeting platforms, Outlook).
• Evidence of effective patient service, organizational, interpersonal, communication, judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Flexible, self‑directed 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

• Manual dexterity and visual and aural acuity required.
• Ability to wear a Lead Apron weighing approximately 15–20 lbs. for prolonged periods during hours of work may be required.

Other Information

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective bargaining agreement.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self‑identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.