Service Support Assistant, Emergency

at  Fraser Health

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $27.48 - $27.48 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate and deal effectively with others.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment for the designated areas and carts in accordance with predetermined supply levels.
• Rotates stock and checks for outdates on a monthly basis.
• Moves equipment between procedure rooms and ensures necessary equipment and supplies are available as required.
• Cleans unit equipment such as IV poles, suctions, stretchers and wheelchairs utilizing established cleaning procedures.
• Porters patients, and their belongings if required, utilizing stretchers, wheelchairs and beds. Transports equipment, supplies and specimens to specified areas as directed.
• Collects used instruments, counts against the pre-established standard; and places in soiled utility room for pick up or delivers to appropriate area as required.
• Distributes Sterilized instruments and equipment from SPD to the appropriate areas in accordance with established procedures and standards.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to Biomed for repair, alerts Nursing staff as necessary.
• Assists in maintaining the unit as a safe, clean working environment by cleaning procedure rooms utilizing established cleaning procedures such as wiping down tables, spot cleaning and damp mopping, and storing and organizing equipment and supplies.
• Sets up procedure and treatment rooms as directed by performing duties such as stripping and remaking beds and/or stretchers.
• Checks oxygen supplies and suction in rooms to ensure supplies are available and functioning according to established procedures.
• Performs related clerical duties such as maintaining records, answering the telephone, filing and typing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned