Attendant (Operating Room)
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Have you ever been intrigued by the inner workings of the OR? Do you enjoy an environment where teamwork and communication are pivotal? Do you have a deep desire to be instrumental in the surgical patient’s journey? Well, we have the opportunity for you. We are looking for a bright, able-bodied team member to be a Service Attendant in the Surgical Have you ever been intrigued by the inner workings of the OR? Do you enjoy an environment Suite at the Grey Nuns OR. Please note: Classifications Under Review. Your new role will include transportation, transferring, positioning of patients including patients with a high BMI, and assisting with patient prepping. Bed set up to match the booked cases, room set up with pertinent equipment, stocking supplies/linen, cleaning of OR theatres between cases, maintaining a clean environment outside of the OR theatre including garbage removal. Awareness and compliance of Covenant Health policies/SOPs, and isolation policies/procedure
Description:
Description: The Attendant supports the department by performing the tasks of stocking, restocking, cleaning, and portering of equipment, supplies, and patients. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the CUPE 41 Collective Agreement.
- Classification:
- Attendant (Operating Room)
- Union:
- COV CUPE 41
- Unit and Program:
- GNH Operating Room
- Primary Location:
- Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Location Details:
- As Per Location
- Multi-Site:
- Not Applicable
- FTE:
- 1.00
- Posting End Date:
- 05-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class:
- Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available:
- 14-DEC-2026
- Temporary End Date:
- 27-DEC-2027
- Hours per Shift:
- 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks:
- 12
- Shifts per cycle:
- 60
- Shift Pattern:
- Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off:
- As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary:
- $21.23
- Maximum Salary:
- $23.74
- Vehicle Requirement:
- Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: Completion of Grade 10 required.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required. Experience providing patient care/interaction. Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs. Physically able to push, and pull greater than 44 lbs. Physically able to bend, and squat. Must be able to stand/walk for periods extending over 30 minutes at a time. Must be able to lift arms above shoulder height in a static position for period up to 10 minutes or potentially longer. Ability to understand principles and application of infection control. Ability to understand principles and application of basic aseptic technique. Good command of the English language both written and verbal. Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, operating room staff, and other hospital personnel. Ability to set priorities and work within an environment of multiple competing demands. Ability to be able to work shift and weekends. Ability to wear required PPE including N95 masks.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous operating room experience. Previous hospital portering experience.
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Responsibilities
Transport, transfer, and position patients, assist with patient preparation, and set up beds and operating rooms with the required equipment. Stock supplies and linens, clean operating rooms between cases, maintain cleanliness in surrounding areas, and follow hospital and infection-control procedures.
Requirements
Completion of Grade 10 and Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) certification are required, along with patient-care or patient-interaction experience. Candidates must be physically able to perform the listed lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, standing, and walking tasks, communicate effectively in English, work shifts and weekends, and understand infection control and basic aseptic technique.
Skills
- Patient Transportation
- Patient Transfer and Positioning
- Patient Preparation
- Operating Room Setup
- Equipment and Supply Stocking
- Operating Room Cleaning
- Portering
- Infection Control
- Aseptic Technique
- Basic Life Support
- Interpersonal Communication
- Prioritization
- Physical Stamina
- Personal Protective Equipment Use
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Logistics
Keywords
- Operating Room
- Patient Care
- Patient Transportation
- Patient Transfer
- Patient Positioning
- Patient Preparation
- Operating Room Setup
- Equipment Portering
- Supply Stocking
- Linen Stocking
- Operating Room Cleaning
- Infection Control
- Aseptic Technique
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Level C
- Personal Protective Equipment
- N95 Masks
- Patient Interaction
- Hospital Portering
- Shift Work
- Weekend Work