HCA - Technical
- Hamilton, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years technical experience in a similar role (the handling and care of delicate equipment) within a healthcare environment
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Unit Summary
Peri-operative Services at all Hamilton Health Sciences sites provides pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care for both adults and children. The Hamilton General supports community hospital services and specializes in Cardiac, Vascular, Neurosurgery and Adult Burns and Trauma.
Position Summary
As a member of the healthcare team, supports patient care through equipment and supply management, maintenance of a clean, safe environment and participation in selected patient care activities. The HCA provides unit support to patients, families and those providing service and/or care. Functions according to the job description for Technical Healthcare Aides in the Operating Room.
Schedule Work Hours
days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays
- Grade 12 high school graduate diploma or equivalent
- Current Certificate in CPR/BCLS
- Completed CSAO Techniques course
- Minimum 2 years technical experience in a similar role (the handling and care of delicate equipment) within a healthcare environment
- Demonstrated experience maintaining and stocking materials and supplies (sterile/unsterile)
- Knowledge and skill in using computers (Microsoft Office)
- Working knowledge of Universal Precautions and WHMIS
- Demonstrated effective communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, collaboration and teamwork skills
- Demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriate for the position
- Ability to read and write English proficiently
- Ability to accept assigned or delegated functions, set priorities and organize work accordingly
- Ability to lift using appropriate lifting techniques and bend, push and pull using good body techniques
More about this job
Responsibilities
Supports patient care in the operating room by managing equipment and supplies, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and participating in selected patient care activities. Provides unit support to patients, families, and healthcare staff.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, current CPR/BCLS certification, completion of a CSAO Techniques course, and at least two years of relevant technical experience in a healthcare environment. Candidates must also demonstrate supply management, computer, safety, communication, teamwork, organization, English literacy, and safe physical handling skills.
Skills
- Equipment And Supply Management
- Delicate Equipment Handling
- Stocking Materials And Supplies
- Sterile And Unsterile Supply Management
- Microsoft Office
- Universal Precautions
- WHMIS
- CPR/BCLS
- CSAO Techniques
- Verbal And Written Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Initiative And Judgment
- Work Prioritization And Organization
- Safe Lifting And Movement Techniques
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Administrative
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Peri-operative Services
- Operating Room
- Technical Healthcare Aide
- Patient Care
- Equipment Management
- Supply Management
- Delicate Equipment
- Sterile Supplies
- Unsterile Supplies
- Environmental Cleaning
- CPR/BCLS
- CSAO Techniques Course
- Universal Precautions
- WHMIS
- Microsoft Office
- Healthcare Environment
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Safe Lifting Techniques
- Cardiac Services
- Vascular Services
- Neurosurgery
- Burns And Trauma