Service Worker l – DTC Surgical Suite

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Edmonton seeks a Service Worker I to support the Operative Services DTC, including Operating Theatres, Pre-operative Area and Recovery Room. You will transport patients and equipment, restock supplies, and help maintain a sterile, safe environment.

This Regular Full Time role requires WHMIS and BLS certification, strong teamwork, and the ability to lift up to 20 lbs. Orientation is 38.75 hours per week with shifts across days, evenings, nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• All duties require the ability to function effectively as part of a collaborative healthcare team.
• WHMIS training and application knowledge.
• Current Alberta Heart & Stroke BLS Provider certification.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from surgery and across departments.
• Move equipment and instruments to and from the surgical suite.
• Restock supplies and ensure sterile products are available.
• Maintain environmental hygiene and dispose of biohazardous materials.
• Report safety concerns to supervision.

Skills

Patient transport

Cleaning

Restocking supplies

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

The successful candidate will provide essential support within the Operative Services DTC, including the Operating Theatres, Pre-operative Area, and Recovery Room.This role is integral to maintaining the efficiency and safety of surgical procedures and patient care. Primary duties include patient transport, environmental cleaning, restocking supplies, and the safe handling of medical equipment and sterile products.Key Responsibilities:Patient Support & Transport:Assist nursing and medical staff with lifting, positioning, and transferring patients for Transport.Transport patients to and from the department before and after surgery.Equipment & Supply Management:Transport equipment and instruments to and from the department.Deliver specimens and blood products to and from the laboratory.Safely transport, store, and handle medical gases in accordance with Canadian Safety Standards.Restock hospital equipment and sterile supplies as required.Environmental Hygiene & Safety:Maintaining the cleanliness of the Transport equipment between each use.Ensure proper disposal of biohazardous materials in appropriate containers.Comply with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) standards at all times.Report any concerns regarding equipment, supplies, or safety hazards to the Unit Manager, Supervisor or Team Lead.Professional Development:Maintain current certifications and ongoing education (e.g., ROLs training).Stay informed on departmental procedures and safety protocols.Orientation:2 months full-time hours orientation required.

Description:

As a Service Worker I, you will be responsible for transporting patients (clients/residents) and equipment to and from different patient care areas within a hospital site. You will distribute and replenish hospital supplies throughout the units and clean equipment and patient care areas as directed. You may also transport 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.

• Classification: Service Worker I
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Diagnostic Treatment Centre Surgical Suite
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 22-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $22.33
• Maximum Salary: $24.38
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Service Worker I
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Diagnostic Treatment Centre Surgical Suite
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 22-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $22.33
• Maximum Salary: $24.38
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Grade 12 or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

All duties require the ability to function effectively as part of a collaborative healthcare team. The shared goal is to maintain a clean, well-equipped, and safe patient environment—one that staff can take pride in and where patients receive the highest standard of care.Current Alberta Heart & Stroke BLS Provider certification.WHMIS training and application knowledge.Fluent in reading, writing, and verbal communication in English.Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.Proven experience with patient transport and operating room cleaning/restocking is essential.Physically capable of standing and walking for extended periods of time.Able to perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.Able to lift, push, and pull up to 20 lbs. of force safely and correctly.Reliable, cooperative, and highly adaptable to changing priorities.Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.Must have the ability to successfully complete orientation at 38.75 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

OR experience (within last 6 months) is considered an asset.Recent experience (within the last 6 months) transporting patients is considered an asset.Recent experience in EVS is considered an asset.Knowledge of proper body mechanics.A sincere interest in healthcare and a strong desire to support patient well-being.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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