Procedure Attendant
Southlake Regional Health Centre
- Newmarket, ON
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Procedure Attendant, as a member of the multi-disciplinary surgical team, performs a variety of service related activities in support of the patient undergoing the invasive procedures.
- Responsibilities include maintaining asepsis of surgical supplies/instruments/environment as well as the selection, transport and processing of surgical supplies/instruments.
- They will role model technical and organizational core competencies.
- Selects procedure list for surgical procedures and selects supplies as indicated by preference card, i.e. specialty items, sutures.
- Prepares set up of sterile and unsterile supplies in OR theatre in preparation for scheduled surgery.
- Perform initial and terminal disinfection of instrument and equipment, i.e. flexible scopes using various types of equipment.
- Careful handling of delicate and costly instruments, i.e. various flexible endoscopes and probes.
- Assist the scrub nurse as required, in disassembling surgical set up, i.e. Trays, suction
- Perform testing and routine maintenance cleaning and documentation of autoclave and other processing equipment as per policy.
- Distribution of supplies within the unit and obtain supplies as requested by the team
- Courier and message service in lieu of the tube system as required
- Delivery of lab specimens, X-ray films, patient charts and pharmaceuticals and any other patient related items as required.
- Movement of furniture, OR beds, and other heavy items as required.
- Assists in patient positioning under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse. This may include the support of a limb during skin preparation.
- Develops positive working relationships with the unit team.
- Performs cross-functional duties, as assigned or requested.
- Performs other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.
- Medical Device Reprocessing College Certificate
- One-year previous experience as a Sterile Processing Technician required
- The ability to read, write and speak English fluently
- Knowledge of Routine Precautions
- Knowledge in the reprocessing of flexible scopes
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Demonstrates excellence in communication, both written and verbal
- Analysis / problem assessment
- Innovative and willing to learn
- Commitment to customer service and teamwork
- Demonstrates excellence in communication, both written and verbal
- Analysis / problem assessment
- Innovative and willing to learn
- Commitment to customer service and teamwork
- Demonstrates individual leadership skills
- Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy #HA30 and Procedure #HA35
- Demonstrated ability in Southlake's core values including collaboration, team work, communication, listening, personal ownership, creativity, innovation, and diversity