Original job description
Your Opportunity:
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: RAH Diagnostic Imaging Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.40 Posting End Date: 09-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 19-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 4 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: Other 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 sitting or standing for extended periods, ability to lift, twist, bend and lift up to 100lb. At least one year of Diagnostic Imaging experience and Connect Care training.
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 between hospital care areas, including to and from Diagnostic Imaging, and respond appropriately to emergencies. Replenish supplies, clean equipment and patient care areas, transport specimens, blood products, and charts as needed, and report supply or safety concerns.
Requirements
A Grade 12 education or equivalent is required, along with at least one year of Diagnostic Imaging experience and Connect Care training. Applicants must be able to meet the physical demands, including lifting up to 100 pounds, and should demonstrate strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, computer, teamwork, and detail-oriented skills.
Skills
- Patient Transport
- Equipment Transport
- Supply Distribution
- Equipment Cleaning
- Patient Care Area Cleaning
- Emergency Response
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Specimen Handling
- Blood Product Handling
- Organization
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Computer Skills
- Teamwork
- Working Under Pressure
- Attention To Detail
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Connect Care
- Patient Transport
- Equipment Transport
- Hospital Supplies
- Patient Care Areas
- Emergency Response
- Laboratory Specimens
- Blood Products
- Patient Charts
- Equipment Cleaning
- Safety Reporting
- Patient Care
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Computer Skills
- Physical Lifting
- Attention To Detail
