Service Support Assistant, Emergency - Surrey Memorial Hospital

Fraser Health•Surrey, BC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently hiring for a Casual Service Support Assistant to join our Emergency Unit team at Surrey Memorial Hospital located in Surrey, B.C. Surrey, British Columbia, is a vibrant growing city that combines modern living with natural beauty and a strong farming history. Surrey is not just a place to live—it’s a place to thrive. Surrey Memorial Hospital (SMH) is one of B.C.’s largest and busiest hospitals, offering advanced care in emergency, maternity, pediatrics and mental health, and is the largest of three regional hospitals in Fraser Health’s integrated network of care. Serving a rapidly growing population, it’s a vital hub in the Fraser Health region, providing high-quality, specialized services to communities across the Lower Mainland. Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

Requirements

Grade 10, plus one year's recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Ability to communicate and deal effectively with others.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment.

Responsibilities

Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment for the designated areas and carts in accordance with predetermined supply levels.
Rotates stock and checks for outdates on a monthly basis.
Moves equipment between procedure rooms and ensures necessary equipment and supplies are available as required.
Cleans unit equipment such as IV poles, suctions, stretchers and wheelchairs utilizing established cleaning procedures.
Porters patients, and their belongings if required, utilizing stretchers, wheelchairs and beds. Transports equipment, supplies and specimens to specified areas as directed.
Collects used instruments, counts against the pre-established standard; and places in soiled utility room for pick up or delivers to appropriate area as required.
Distributes Sterilized instruments and equipment from SPD to the appropriate areas in accordance with established procedures and standards.
Reports malfunctioning equipment to Biomed for repair, alerts Nursing staff as necessary.
Assists in maintaining the unit as a safe, clean working environment by cleaning procedure rooms utilizing established cleaning procedures such as wiping down tables, spot cleaning and damp mopping, and storing and organizing equipment and supplies.
Sets up procedure and treatment rooms as directed by performing duties such as stripping and remaking beds and/or stretchers.
Checks oxygen supplies and suction in rooms to ensure supplies are available and functioning according to established procedures.
Performs related clerical duties such as maintaining records, answering the telephone, filing and typing.
Performs other related duties as assigned.