Technicien·ne de bloc opératoire

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Paid leave

Tuition funding for college programs

Job summary

The Canadian Armed Forces are seeking a 'Technicien·ne de bloc opératoire' to join their surgical teams. This role provides essential perioperative care in both domestic and operational settings, ensuring a sterile environment and supporting patient treatments. Candidates should hold a relevant diploma and are offered a military career with ongoing training and benefits, including health insurance and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a diploma in auxiliary nursing and a valid practice permit.
• Certification in operative room technology is beneficial.
• Professional attestation letter is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe surgical environment and assist surgical teams.
• Handle sterilization of instruments and manage supplies effectively.
• Document medical records and support patient recovery post-anesthesia.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Patient care

Medical equipment maintenance

Documentation

Education

Diploma in auxiliary nursing

Certification in operative room technology

Job description

Join to apply for the Technicien·ne de bloc opératoire role at Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes

Overview
As a military member, surgical technologists are responsible for providing an aseptic environment to perform surgical procedures in both static (domestic) and operational (mission) settings. They are integral members of the surgical team, providing perioperative care, assisting surgeons and anesthetists, and performing orthopedic castings during surgeries. They are also responsible for sterilizing medical instruments and handling surgical materials and equipment.

Main Responsibilities include:

• Providing a clean and safe environment for patient treatment and assisting surgical teams throughout procedures
• Maintaining equipment functionality, providing on-site training, and supervising operating rooms in the field
• Supporting patient recovery post-anesthesia
• Decontaminating, cleaning, maintaining, and stocking surgical tools and materials, including sterilization
• Using and maintaining medical and resuscitation equipment
• Documenting medical records, reports, and communications
• Managing supplies and inventory control

Work Environment
Technicians typically work in civilian hospitals within military surgical teams or with civilian teams in Canada, with deployments abroad. Work hours are generally regular, Monday to Friday, but may include shifts or on-call duties depending on circumstances. Military career options include active service with assignments at bases across Canada, or reserve service with part-time commitments, typically one evening per week and some weekends, with potential for full-time employment.

Recruitment Programs
Direct enlistment options and subsidized study options are available. Candidates must have a diploma in auxiliary nursing, a valid practice permit as an IAA issued by a provincial authority, and a professional attestation letter. Certification in operative room technology is an asset.

For more information, contact the specialized health services recruiter: [e-mail]

Training and Education Programs
The Canadian Forces will fund tuition for recognized college programs, including basic military training and on-the-job training during summer months. Salary includes health and dental benefits and paid leave. Enrollees commit to serving for a specified period.

Initial training includes basic military training at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, followed by specialized courses in surgical nursing and on-the-job training in healthcare facilities. Advanced orthopedics courses are available for promotion.

Equivalent Civilian Jobs
Authorized nurse aide, perioperative nursing assistant, nursing education, medical instrument reprocessing technician, endoscopic reprocessing technician.

Set up job alerts for “Technicien·ne de bloc opératoire”.