Attendant - Operating Room

Women's College Hospital•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$26 - CA$28•Onsite

About The Position

Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice. Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone. Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario. This is a Regular Full-Time opportunity. Type: Replacement Shifts: Primarily 10:00–6:00, with occasional 9:00–5:00 shifts

Requirements

Medical Device Reprocessing Certificate - theory and practicum completed
BCLS or Heart Saver certificate or must complete within 3 months of hire
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Patient focused, with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Skilled at multi-tasking, prioritization and organization
Proficient time management and problem solving skills with minimal direction
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Competent computer skills
Superior in developing patient and workplace relations
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position (frequent walking, standing, reaching, bending and ability to push up to 40 pounds
Demonstrated record of good performance and acceptable attendance will be considered as part of the selection criteria
Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all

Nice To Haves

Membership with the MDRAO preferred
Previous Operating Room experience preferred
Surgical clinic experience preferred
Knowledge of medical and surgical terminology an asset

Responsibilities

Collaboratively assists and takes direction from Operating Room Suite Staff and Physicians with patient surgical preparation activities, ensuring safe, quality and continuity of care
Anticipates team needs within areas of responsibility before, during and after diagnostic, treatment and therapeutic procedures
Escorts patients within the Perioperative Services reception area, assigned waiting room, procedure room, recovery area, or washroom when required
Works with Medical Secretaries, RNs and Physicians to determine and respond to patient flow to maximize efficiency and patient satisfaction
Ensures procedure/operating room is prepared for daily activities and prepares advanced procedure room(s) for each patient procedure i.e. equipment, instrumentation and procedure supplies
Turns over the advanced procedure room after each procedure i.e. remove, clean then replace linen on OR bed, clearing items from the previous patient procedure, brings procedure supplies into room
Promotes and maintains proper infection control measures following PIDAC standard control guidelines
Takes instrumentation to soiled utility room after patient use and organizes for transport to MDRC
Relays patient concerns to Health Care Providers
Orders, receives and stocks medical/surgical supplies and linens from MDRC and'Stores daily to maintain supply
Supports inventory management in the Surgical Program through anticipating supplies and managing stock with the Inventory Coordinator
Ensure medication and surgical supplies are within the appropriate expiry date (on a monthly basis)
Prepares and replenishes hospital requisitions
Maintains general neatness of procedure/operating room, soiled and clean utility room
Maintains organization and cleanliness of carts, equipment and workstations
Prepares and organizes specimens for pick-up
Performs end of day functions to prepare for next day activities
Creates and maintains a safe environment
Maintains excellent communication
Functions well in a team environment
Maintains knowledge of current practice related to Surgical Services
May be required to work in all areas of Surgical Services Clinics
As a role model and champion you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.