Surgical Day Care Aide

Job Summary: In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The Surgical Day Care (SDC) Aide is responsible to clean and ensure the timely set up of the Procedure Rooms (OR) after each Surgical Daycare case. The Surgical Day Care Aide works closely with the Nurse Clinicians, taking direction according to the activities in the assigned area. The SDC Aide maintains an inventory of clean supplies, instruments, and equipment.Duties/Accountabilities: 1.Sets up and positions a variety of equipment/accessories within the Procedure Rooms, such as procedure trays, procedure tables and suction equipment, by methods such as checking the procedure slate for scheduled surgeries, identifying written equipment requirements and determining additional accessories needed; obtaining and transporting items to designated areas; and making equipment adjustments when requested; removes equipment from Procedure Room after surgery. 2.Cleans instruments by rinsing, identifying, and placing on an open tray for return to the Sterile Processing Department. Reports any missing instruments to the Nurse Clinician. 3.Cleans floors, walls, doors, sinks and furniture, including patient care equipment following established cleaning procedures by dusting, wiping, damp mopping, spot washing and disinfecting as required. 4.Changes, cleans and remakes SDC beds. Empties and cleans waste containers and removes garbage from room as well as emptying and disposing of linen bags as per established procedures as required. Reports any concerns to the Nurse Clinicians. 5.Restocks Procedure Rooms with medical / surgical supplies. Cleans and stores specialized equipment such as suction, pulse oximeters and I.V Pumps per established procedures. 6.Maintains equipment in a clean and safe condition and reports damaged or inoperable equipment fixtures, or furniture to appropriate person. 7.Transports specimens to and from required areas. 9.Performs other related duties as assigned.Qualifications: Education, Training and Experience •Grade 12, successful completion of Sterile Supply Processing course, plus one year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training ad experience. Skills and Abilities •Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology•Mathematical aptitude.•Ability to communicate and deal effectively with others.•Ability to operate related equipment.•Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.•Ability to organize work.