Service Worker II

Your Opportunity:

Our vision of a high-performance organization is to make the UAH Level 3 OR “the place to work” by fostering a community that respects all of its members and recognizes all of their contributions as important and necessary to provide the best patient care. Duties The successful candidate will provide support within Operative Services Level III, including the operating theatres and recovery room, as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. Required responsibilities include transporting and transferring patients throughout the perioperative environment; assisting both nursing and medical staff with surgical positioning and preparation of patients undergoing surgery; cleaning, set up and restocking of operating rooms; and safe handling, movement and transport of patients, medical equipment and sterile products. The role involves frequent lifting, pushing and pulling of equipment and supplies in a fast-paced surgical environment. Successful candidates must have the ability to accommodate 6 weeks of full-time orientation, including weekdays, weekends and shift work.

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.