Attendant (Operating Room)

Covenant Health Canada; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Service Attendant for the Surgical Suite. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of the operating room, involving patient transport, equipment management, and maintaining cleanliness. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to patient care, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that values collaboration and personal growth, and contribute to a culture of care that makes a difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10 required.
• Basic Life Support certification is mandatory.
• Experience in patient care and hospital portering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient transportation and positioning in the surgical suite.
• Maintain cleanliness of OR theatres and stock supplies.
• Comply with health policies and procedures.

Skills

Patient Care Experience

Basic Life Support (Level C)

Interpersonal Skills

Infection Control Principles

Ability to Lift 40 lbs

Ability to Work Shifts

Education

Completion of Grade 10

Job description

Have you ever been intrigued by the inner workings of the OR? Do you enjoy an environment where teamwork and communication are pivotal? Do you have a deep desire to be instrumental in the surgical patient’s journey? Well, we have the opportunity for you.We are looking for a bright, able-bodied team member to be a Service Attendant in the Surgical Suite at the Grey Nuns OR.Your new role will include transportation, transferring, positioning of patients including patients with a high BMI, and assisting with patient prepping. Bed set up to match the booked cases, room set up with pertinent equipment, stocking of supplies/linen, cleaning of OR theatres between cases, maintaining a clean environment outside of the OR theatre including garbage removal. Awareness and compliance of Covenant Health policies/SOPs, and isolation policies/procedures.Please note: Classifications Under Review.

Description:

Description: The Attendant supports the department by performing the tasks of stocking, restocking, cleaning, and portering of equipment, supplies, and patients. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the CUPE 41 Collective Agreement.

• Union: COV CUPE 41
• Unit and Program: Grey Nuns Operating Room
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 16-MAY-2025
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 05-JUN-2025
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $21.23
• Maximum Salary: $23.74
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Attendant (Operating Room)
• Union: COV CUPE 41
• Unit and Program: Grey Nuns Operating Room
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 16-MAY-2025
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 05-JUN-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $21.23
• Maximum Salary: $23.74
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: Completion of Grade 10 required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.Experience providing patient care/interaction.Previous hospital portering experiencePhysically able to lift up to 40 lbs,Physically able to push, and pull greater than 44 lbsPhysically able to bend, and squat.Must be able to stand/walk for periods extending over 30 minutes at a time.Must be able to lift arms above shoulder height in a static position for period up to 10 minutes or potentially longer.Ability to understand principles and application of infection control.Ability to understand principles and application of basic aseptic technique.Good command of the English language both written and verbal.Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, operating room staff, and other hospital personnel.Ability to set priorities and work within an environment of multiple competing demands.Ability to be able to work shift and weekends.Ability to wear required PPE including N95 masks.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous operating room experience.Completion of medical terminology.Completion of HSA Course.

Hiring Requirements

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening : Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictionswith Covenant Health.

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