Attendant

at  Womens College Hospital

Women’s College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you’re ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women’s College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.
Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone.

JOB DESCRIPTION

A temporary full time Operating Room Attendant exits with the Operating Room reporting to the Clinical Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical Device Reprocessing Certificate - theory and practicum completed
• Membership with the MDRAO preferred
• Previous Operating Room experience preferred
• BCLS or Heart Saver certificate or must complete within 3 months of hire
• Surgical clinic experience preferred
• Knowledge of medical and surgical terminology an asset
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Patient focused, with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Skilled at multi-tasking, prioritization and organization
• Proficient time management and problem solving skills with minimal direction
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Competent computer skills
• Superior in developing patient and workplace relations
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position (frequent walking, standing, reaching, bending and ability to push up to 40 pounds
• Demonstrated record of good performance and acceptable attendance will be considered as part of the selection criteria
• Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
• This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all