Service Worker II - Operating room

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Red Deer seeks a Service Worker II for the Operating Room to ensure theatres are stocked, assist with patient handling, and maintain equipment cleanliness. Applicants must have Grade 12 education, BCLS certification, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position is casual/relief with varying shifts offering competitive pay between $21.32 and $23.24 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) required.
• Demonstrated ability to work under limited supervision and take initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to direction and maintain skill level during stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure surgical theatres are stocked with appropriate supplies.
• Assist with positioning and transporting patients.
• Clean and disinfect instruments and equipment.

Skills

Ability to comprehend, speak, read, and write English fluently

Ability to walk and stand for full 8-hour shift

Ability to carry, push, and pull equipment weighing greater than 50lbs

Ability to prioritize demands in a fast-paced environment

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The Service Worker II within the Operating Room is responsible, under limited supervision, to ensure the surgical theatres are stocked with appropriate supplies, ensure the case carts are complete with all required clean /disinfected instrumentation and supplies. Set up the OR theatre equipment and supplies according to the surgical preference card. The Service Worker assists within the sterile core to ensure supplies are put away and/or gather supplies as needed. The Service Worker is responsible to ensure specialty carts and sub-sterile rooms are appropriately stocked at all times. The Service Worker is responsible for the proper movement, cleaning, and storage of the equipment used within the OR. The Service Worker II is required to clearly and effectively communicate with the multi-disciplinary team within the busy fast paced operating room environment. Under direct supervision the Service Worker II assists with positioning patients prior to surgery and transporting patients.

Description:

As a Service Worker II, you will be responsible for readying supplies, and cleaning/disinfecting instruments and specialty equipment for immediate use/reuse by healthcare staff. You will distribute and replenish patient care supplies, perform quality control tests on equipment and record maintenance data. You may also transport patients (clients/residents), equipment, lab specimens, blood and blood products, and patient charts. You will report any concerns regarding supplies and safety issues to Unit Managers and perform other duties as required. In addition, you will ensure that patient care areas and other assigned areas are accurately stocked and that specialty equipment required by the healthcare staff is available.

Classification: Service Worker II Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: Operating Room Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 06-AUG-2025 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 16-AUG-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $21.32 Maximum Salary: $23.24 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Grade 12 or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Ability to comprehend, speak, read, and write English fluently and communicate with a multi-disciplinary team of health care providers. Ability to walk and stand for full 8-hour shift. Ability to carry, push, and pull beds and OR equipment weighing greater than 50lbs. Demonstrated ability to prioritize demands in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to work under limited supervision to ensure tasks are completed and take initiative where appropriate. Demonstrated ability to respond to direction and maintain level of skill during stressful situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience within an Operating room or Surgical setting.