Operating Room Technician – DTC Surgical Suite

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services at Royal Alexandra Hospital seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse with ORT certification to join the DTC Surgical Suite as an Operating Room Technician. You will perform scrub and circulating duties and contribute to peri-operative patient care within a multidisciplinary team.

Required: 3–5 years OR experience, MIS knowledge, BCLS-HCP, and ability to stand for extended periods. This is a temporary part-time role (0.60 FTE) with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program.
• Active, or eligible for, registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with CLHA.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Certification as an Operating Room Technician (ORT).
• 3-5 years current OR experience.
• Knowledge of advanced minimally invasive surgery (MIS).
• Ability to collaborate within an integrated team.
• Demonstrated problem solving, critical thinking and good judgment.
• Excellent communication skills promoting a positive team environment.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide peri-operative patient care in scrub and circulating roles.
• Collaborate with surgical team to deliver safe, high-quality care.
• Contribute to orientation and ongoing professional practice within hospital policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

LPN education program

LPN registration with CLHA

BCLS-HCP

ORT certification

Job description

Your Opportunity

As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the experienced peri-operative Operating Room Technician (ORT) will be responsible for providing peri-operative patient care in accordance with CLPNA practice standards. The incumbent will demonstrate competence in delivering safe, effective and efficient care in both a scrub and a circulating role as an integral part of the surgical team. The nurse is responsible to provide safe care throughout the patient stay in the surgical suite. The nurse promotes the professional role and evaluates their professional education and clinical practice standards. The scope of practice is a continuum ranging from basic to advanced clinical nursing activities. The ORT is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care during the peri-operative patient experience in accordance with hospital policies and standards. The incumbent will work with patients during peri-operative phase of care and must demonstrate a professional, positive attitude, excellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills when performing scrubbing and circulating duties in the surgical environment. It is expected that the ORT is able to contribute to quality initiatives and promotes a professional work environment at all times. The Main OR (DTC) is comprised of 13 theatres primarily focused on general surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery including arthroplasty, plastic, maxillofacial, urology, thoracic, and vascular procedures. Theatres are digitally integrated for performing minimally invasive surgery and this is a level 2 trauma center with over 10,000 surgeries done annually. This is a busy and fast paced environment. The first 9-12 months of this opportunity will be scheduled at full-time hours to complete the requisite orientation.

Description

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team, utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, and demonstrated skill level, in alignment with applicable legislation, standards of practice, policies, and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, high quality, patient and family centred care while reflecting the shared vision and values of the organization.

Job Details

• Classification: LPN - Operating Room Tech
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: DTC Surgical Suite
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 20-AUG-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 30-AUG-2026
• Temporary End Date: 29-AUG-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 24
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $34.76
• Maximum Salary: $45.56
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program.
• Active, or eligible for, registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications

• Certification as an Operating Room Technician (ORT).
• 3-5 years current OR experience.
• Knowledge of advanced minimally invasive surgery (MIS).
• Ability to collaborate within the expectations of an integrated team.
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills integrating critical thinking and good judgment.
• Ability to demonstrate communications skills that promote respect and a positive team environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and perform repetitive movements for the duration of your shift.
• Physically capable to lift, push and pull up to 20 lbs of force.
• Incumbent should have effective interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to successfully complete orientation at 38.75 hours per week.
• Only candidates who submit a current resume will be considered for an interview.

Preferred Qualifications

As Required.