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The Service Worker II provides essential support in the surgical suite by transporting patients, cleaning and disinfecting equipment, and restocking sterile supplies. They also assist medical staff with patient positioning and ensure the safe handling of medical gases and biohazardous materials.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Grade 12 education, current Alberta Heart & Stroke BLS certification, and WHMIS training. At least one year of recent experience in an operating room setting is required, along with the physical ability to perform repetitive tasks and lift up to 20 lbs.
Working hours
39 hours per week
Skills
- Patient transport
- Environmental cleaning
- Disinfection
- Supply management
- Medical equipment handling
- Sterile products handling
- BLS provider
- WHMIS
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Body mechanics
- Operating room support
- Biohazardous material disposal
- Communication
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Security & Safety
- Logistics
Keywords
- Surgical Suite
- Patient Transport
- Environmental Hygiene
- Disinfection
- Sterile Supplies
- Medical Gases
- Biohazardous Materials
- BLS
- WHMIS
- Operating Room
- EVS
- Healthcare
- Body Mechanics
- Hospital Equipment
- Specimen Transport
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
The successful candidate will provide essential support within the Operative Services DTC, including the Operating Theatres, Pre-operative Area, and Recovery Room. This role is integral to maintaining the efficiency and safety of surgical procedures and patient care. Primary duties include patient transport, environmental cleaning, restocking supplies, and the safe handling of medical equipment and sterile products. Key Responsibilities: Patient Support & Transport: Assist nursing and medical staff with lifting, positioning, and transferring patients. Support patients during special procedures (e.g., limb holding for prepping, positioning for spinal anesthesia). Transport patients to and from the department before and after surgery. Equipment & Supply Management: Transport equipment and instruments to and from the department. Deliver specimens and blood products to and from the laboratory. Safely transport, store, and handle medical gases in accordance with Canadian Safety Standards. Restock hospital equipment and sterile supplies as required. Prepare Sutures, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures. Set up gas machines and assist with assembling OR tables under the direction of clinical staff. Environmental Hygiene & Safety: Perform thorough cleaning and disinfection of the Operating Room and patient-use equipment. Ensure proper disposal of biohazardous materials in appropriate containers. Comply with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) standards at all times. Report any concerns regarding equipment, supplies, or safety hazards to the Unit Manager, Supervisor or Team Lead. Professional Development: Maintain current certifications and ongoing education (e.g., ROLs training). Stay informed on departmental procedures and safety protocols. Orientation: 2 months full-time hours orientation required.
Description:
As a Service Worker II, you will be responsible for readying supplies, and cleaning/disinfecting instruments and specialty equipment for immediate use/reuse by healthcare staff. You will distribute and replenish patient care supplies, perform quality control tests on equipment and record maintenance data. You may also transport patients (clients/residents), equipment, 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. In addition, you will ensure that patient care areas and other assigned areas are accurately stocked and that specialty equipment required by the healthcare staff is available.
Classification: Service Worker II Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: DTC Surgical Suite Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 23-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 05-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 40 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $23.30 Maximum Salary: $25.40 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Grade 12 or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:
All duties require the ability to function effectively as part of a collaborative healthcare team. The shared goal is to maintain a clean, well-equipped, and safe patient environment - one that staff can take pride in and where patients receive the highest standard of care. Completion of Grade 12 education. Current Alberta Heart & Stroke BLS Provider certification (mandatory). WHMIS training and application knowledge (required). Fluent in reading, writing, and verbal communication in English. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. Recent experience (at least 1 year) in a similar role in an operating room setting is required. Recent experience in EVS is considered an asset. Proven experience with patient transport and operating room cleaning/restocking is essential. Physically capable of standing and walking for extended periods of time. Able to perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift. Able to lift, push, and pull up to 20 lbs. of force safely and correctly. Reliable, cooperative, and highly adaptable to changing priorities. Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment. Knowledge of proper body mechanics (asset). A sincere interest in healthcare and a strong desire to support patient well-being. Must have the ability to successfully complete orientation at 37.5 hours per week.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
