Aide - OR Instrumentation

Humber River Health • Toronto, ON

8d • CA$31 - CA$31 • Onsite

About The Position

Hennick Humber Hospital is seeking an Aide - Operating Room (OR) Instrumentation to support its Sterile Processing Department. Since opening in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, Humber River Health has been dedicated to transforming healthcare through technology and clinical expertise. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, the hospital emphasizes Equity, Inclusivity, and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team. Humber River Health is affiliated with the University of Toronto and Queen’s University, aiming to become a community academic hospital with a research strategy focused on Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology, and Community Connection. The Sterile Processing Department is looking for individuals to join their team in delivering compassionate, professional, and respectful care.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent required
• Completion of Medical Device Reprocessing Certificate from a Canadian Accredited Community College.
• Current registration by the Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Ontario (MDRAO)
• Two years recent Medical Device Reprocessing experience including but not limited to: reprocessing, decontamination, sterilization, inspection, testing, setting up, maintaining, transporting distribution and collection of trays, case carts, medical instruments, equipment, and hardware required
• Good working knowledge of medical supplies, instruments, hardware, and sterilization equipment required
• Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology
• Good command of the English Language (both verbal and written) required
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to operate, with training, machinery, i.e. sterilizers
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position in order to perform the essential duties of the job which requires lifting/pushing (up to 25 lbs) and standing (up to 7.5 hours) for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work with organic and inorganic residues such as blood and other bodily fluids and secretions seen on medical devices
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, and the ability to work alone or as a part a team
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required

Nice To Haves

• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• In accordance with the principles of infection control, decontamination, sterilization, and aseptic techniques, and established policies, procedures, and safety standards: Inspection, testing, setting up and maintaining all hardware and trays needed by the Operating Room and or other departments in the hospital
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on medical devices, equipment, and supplies. Identifies damaged or malfunctioning medical devices, equipment, and supplies. Reports, records, initiates, and follows up on repairs to faulty medical devices, equipment, and supplies as required
• Receives, sorts, disassembles, tests, cleans and high level disinfects endoscopy
• Assembly based on computerized instrument tracking system and prints labels to adhere to tray, peel pouch and containers
• Assembly of complex OR Instrument Trays including but not limited to Orthopedics, Vascular, Laparoscopic, Cystoscopy, Robotic Instruments, ENT, Dental and Ophthalmology
• Implant replenishment and assembly of Orthopedics and Maxofacial instrumentation following MDRD standards
• Receives, fills, and delivers urgent and routine requests for medical devices, supplies, and equipment for the OR and/or other patient areas
• Decontamination and sterilization of instruments, hardware and case cart picking may be required
• Transporting, medical/surgical equipment, case carts etc. may be required
• Adheres to departmental and Hospital policy and procedures
• Performs routine cleaning/sanitation of work stations/areas, storage areas, processing machines, and equipment
• Performs related clerical duties such as maintaining records, answering telephones, filing, data entry, and information retrieval from computer
• Assists with orientation and training of new staff and students
• Distribution and collection of supplies, instruments, trays, etc. from the entire hospital and reprocessing in the appropriate way may be required
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Humber River Health is proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.
• We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement.
• We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration.
• We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.
• Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities.
• Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED