Operating Room (OR) Aide
- Port Alberni, BC, Canada
Per diem
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Job details
- Job type
- Per diem
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Under the general supervision of the Manager or designate, the Operating Room (OR) Aide carries out specialized decontamination, sterilizing and cleaning procedures in the Operating Room areas; transports patients to and from required areas; and performs related stores duties such as unpacking, checking, storing and distributing articles and related clerical duties.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 12, successful completion of Sterile Supply Processing course, plus one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology.
- Mathematical aptitude.
- Ability to communicate and deal effectively with others.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to organize work.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD5785.pdfMore about this job
Responsibilities
The OR Aide at Island Health will clean, decontaminate and sterilize equipment in the operating rooms. They will also move patients to and from required areas and handle stock and paperwork.
Requirements
Candidates need Grade 12, a completed Sterile Supply Processing course and about one year of recent related experience. Knowledge of surgical terminology, good communication skills and the physical ability to do the job are also needed.
Skills
- Sterile processing
- Decontamination
- Sterilization
- Surgical instrument cleaning
- Medical equipment preparation
- Patient transport
- Stores and inventory
- Surgical terminology
- Mathematical aptitude
- Communication
- Equipment operation
- Work organization
- Sterilizer operation
- Infection control
Categories
- Healthcare
- Administrative
Keywords
- Operating Room Aide
- OR Aide
- sterile supply processing
- sterilization
- decontamination
- surgical instruments
- medical equipment cleaning
- patient transport
- stores
- inventory
- surgical terminology
- health care aide
- hospital
- Island Health
- per diem
- Vancouver Island
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- Sterile Supply Processing course
Tools
- medical equipment
Languages
- English