Perioperative Aide Operating Room Operations & Business

St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health Toronto is seeking a Perioperative Aide to support the Perioperative Team and patients under the direction of the RN/MD. You will help ensure a smooth surgical experience by keeping the perioperative area clean, organized and safe.

Responsibilities include assisting with supplies, patient positioning, transfers, skin prep, sterile technique, liaison with MDRD, and equipment readiness. Requires PSW certificate (625+ hours) and BLS; OR experience is preferred; availability for all

Qualifications

• PSW certificate from an accredited college (Ontario) as required.
• BLS certification required as per hospital policy.
• One year hospital OR experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to meet physical demands including pushing and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Fluent English communication; able to read, write and speak clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist with organization and preparation of supplies and equipment.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are available in a timely manner.
• Assist with patient positioning pre, intra, and postoperatively under RN/MD direction.
• Assist with patient transfers to/from bed/stretcher and units.
• Assist with skin preparation according to procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and aseptic environment.
• Prepare and maintain specialty carts and equipment; keep areas clean and stocked.
• Assist with emergency supplies and equipment organization as requested.
• Monitor and document function of blood refrigerators and eye wash stations.

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate (625 hours)

BLS Certification

Job description

The Perioperative Aide provides support and assistance to members of the Perioperative Team and their patients under the direction of the RN/MD. The Perioperative Aide contributes to the efficient organization and the smooth flow of the surgical experience for the patient, maintains a neat, clean and safe environment while assisting other members of the patient care team in the preparation and maintenance of the Perioperative environment. The Perioperative Aide completes cleaning/housekeeping duties as required, works within a multidisciplinary team and is respectful of the patient/family.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supporting and assisting with organization and preparation of supplies and equipment
• Ensuring supplies and equipment are available in a timely manner
• Under the direction of surgeons and nurses, assisting with the positioning of patients pre, intra and postoperatively
• Assisting with patient transfer to and from the patient bed/stretcher, and to and from the units
• Assisting with patient skin preparation according to established procedures
• Acting as liaison with MDRD team
• Maintaining specialty carts and equipment, keeping support areas/carts clean, stocked and organized
• Assisting with application of specialized dressings
• Supporting and assisting with organization of emergency supplies and equipment as requested
• Ensuring patient transfer positioning equipment is available and functioning i.e. beds, oxygen equipment, headrests
• Opening sterile packaging as required, under direct supervision of a RN
• Transporting specimens and retrieving any stat materials as requested i.e. blood products
• Transporting used/soiled instrument case carts, pretreated instruments under direct supervision of the RN
• Following established procedures for monitoring function of blood refrigerators, and eye wash stations within perioperative environment (and completing associated required documentation)
• Completing environmental preparation activities, cleaning and housekeeping
• Performing other duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Personal Support Worker Certificate from an accredited community college/approved by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities that is no less than 625 hours in length
• Certification in BLS required as per hospital policy
• OR experience (familiar with sterile techniques and opening sterile packages, patient positioning for OR procedures, setting up the OR environment in preparation for specific surgeries) preferred
• Minimum 1 year Hospital experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including pushing and lifting up to 50lbs.
• Knowledge of cleaning products and their uses including a basic knowledge of WHIMS and MSDS
• Must understand the concepts of and function within a sterile environment
• Have the knowledge and ability to practice aseptic technique
• Must be flexible and able to work all shifts
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills (able to read, write and speak fluent English)
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member
• Able to work independently within the scope of the role
• Able to recognize and prioritize workload.
• Satisfactory attendance record

Must be available to work all shifts.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.