Utility Transport Aide

Humber River Health•Toronto, ON

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Humber River Health is North America's first fully digital hospital, committed to changing healthcare through technology and clinical expertise. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, equity, inclusivity, and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives. Humber River Health uses a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care, making technology work for staff and physicians to give them more time with patients, eliminate inefficiencies, and reduce errors. The hospital is formally affiliated with the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and is committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology, and Community Connection frame their Research Strategy. Humber River Health is actively creating a renaissance in healthcare and invites individuals to lead the way on their journey towards high reliability care.

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (attend training as required).
Knowledge and understanding of Reprocessing and Sterile Supply Processing.
Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) or Sterile College certification required.
Knowledge of medical supplies and high level disinfection equipment required.
Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control Standards.
Two years of recent related hospital medical/surgical supply experience.
Grade 12 education or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated ability to cope frequently and for long periods of time with physical demands such as walking, bending, pushing, and heavy lifting (ability to lift 25-30 pounds repeatedly).
Ability to handle stressful situations in a fast paced environment.
Ability to operate, with training, machinery, i.e. Disinfectors.
Ability to function while wearing personal protective equipment-gowns, gloves, eyewear and masks.
Effective Customer Service skills required.
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

Understand and comply with Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
Seek clarification when unsure of a policy, a procedure or an assignment.
Sign in at the beginning of your shift, as well as, sign out at the end of the shift via computer (Meditech).
Pick up Ascom phone and sign out.
Test the disinfectors.
Operate Flusher Disinfector Cleaner: Arjo Tornado and Typhoon.
Track Arjo usage and disinfect Arjo machines on a weekly basis.
Ensure full completeness of inventory of hardware and specified equipment for each assigned area.
RTLS equipment battery checks and replacements.
Stock Clean Equipment room with appropriate stock level of hardware.
Co-ordinate departmental needs with SPD, including but not limited to Pick Up delivery times, Re-ordering of Hardware, Stocking of pre-approved stock level of hardware.
Pick up soiled instruments.
Disposed of any cracked or damaged hardware.
Work collaboratively and proactively with Environmental services and SPD personnel to ensure timely availability of medical/surgical supplies.
Wipe down disinfector each day.
Report immediately all incomplete assignments, malfunctioning equipment or exceptional events to the dispatch call (50,000) center, IPAC department and Director of Projects & Biomedical Engineering.
All employees of HRH share a common responsibility to act in accordance with the commitment to safe and compassionate patient care and a safe and healthy work environment.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
At the RCC site, this role will also be responsible for patient portering and soiled carts transport.
Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations including but not limited to: use or wear of equipment or protective devices or clothing for safety purposes, report to their manager any contravention of this Act or regulations or the existence of any hazards of which he or she know.
Have knowledge and understanding of the Internal Responsibility System (IRS) in relation to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and attend all required Health and Safety training.

Benefits

Greater Toronto’s Top Employers recognition
Evidence-based leadership
Culture that consistently wows with unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement
Member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN)
Deeply involved in research and academic collaboration
Dedicated to high-quality patient care
Values of compassion, professionalism, and respect
Commitment to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace
Culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute
Accommodations available throughout the recruitment process and employment