Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is recruiting a dedicated Service Worker for portering in the Diagnostic Imaging department at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH). Just steps from Edmonton’s vibrant Ice District, the RAH is an 882-bed facility and the largest, busiest hospital in Western Canada serving a population that spans one-third of the country’s land mass. As a leader in specialized care, research, and education, the RAH is proud of its unique workplace culture known as the “RAH-Way”, where staff are encouraged to use their voices, advocate for patients, and take pride in their work. The role will include safely transporting patients to and from Diagnostic Imaging and responding appropriately in emergency situations. This role has a heavy workload and can involve high levels of stress.
Description:
As a Service Worker I, you will be responsible for transporting patients (clients/residents) and equipment to and from different patient care areas within a hospital site. You will distribute and replenish hospital supplies throughout the units and clean equipment and patient care areas as directed. You may also transport lab specimens, blood and blood products, and patient charts. You will report any concerns regarding supplies and safety issues to Unit Managers and perform other duties as required.
Classification: Service Worker I Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: Diagnostic Imaging Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 12-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $22.33 Maximum Salary: $24.38 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Grade 12 or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:
No physical restrictions such as walking, sitting or standing for extended periods, ability to lift, twist, bend, push/pull and lift up to 100lb.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong organizational, technical, interpersonal, communication, and computer skills. Ability to assume responsibility, to work effectively both independently and within a team environment. Ability to work under pressure. Demonstrates initiative, good judgement, positive attitude and concern for detail and accuracy. Ability in the use of tact, courtesy and professionalism with patients, staff and physicians.
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Responsibilities
Transport patients and equipment to and from Diagnostic Imaging and other patient care areas, responding appropriately to emergencies. Distribute and replenish supplies, clean equipment and patient care areas, transport specimens, blood products, and charts, and report supply or safety concerns.
Requirements
A Grade 12 education or equivalent is required, along with the physical ability to walk, sit, or stand for extended periods and lift, twist, bend, push, and pull loads up to 100 pounds. Preferred qualifications include strong organizational, technical, interpersonal, communication, and computer skills, as well as sound judgment, initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and with a team under pressure.
Skills
- Patient Transport
- Equipment Transport
- Emergency Response
- Supply Distribution
- Equipment Cleaning
- Patient Care Area Cleaning
- Specimen Handling
- Organizational Skills
- Technical Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
- Computer Skills
- Teamwork
- Working Independently
- Working Under Pressure
- Professionalism
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Patient Transport
- Equipment Transport
- Emergency Response
- Hospital Supplies
- Supply Replenishment
- Equipment Cleaning
- Patient Care Areas
- Laboratory Specimens
- Blood Products
- Patient Charts
- Safety Reporting
- Patient Care
- Organizational Skills
- Technical Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
- Computer Skills
- Teamwork
- Independent Work
- Working Under Pressure
- Initiative
- Judgment
- Attention to Detail
- Professionalism
- Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Alberta Health Services
