Perioperative Aide

5 months ago

Toronto, Canada St. Michael’s Hospital Full time

The Perioperative Aide provides support and assistance to members of the Perioperative Team and their patients under the direction of the RN/MD. The Perioperative Aide contributes to the efficient organization and the smooth flow of the surgical experience for the patient, maintains a neat, clean and safe environment while assisting other members of the patient care team in the preparation and maintenance of the Perioperative environment. The Perioperative Aide completes cleaning/housekeeping duties as required, works within a multidisciplinary team and is respectful of the patient/family.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:The Perioperative Aide in the Operating Room is responsible for the timely and efficient organization of the Operating Rooms, including turnover between patients by:

- Supporting and assisting with organization and preparation of supplies and equipment
- Ensuring supplies and equipment are available in a timely manner
- Under the direction of surgeons and nurses, assisting with the positioning of patients pre, intra and postoperatively
- Assisting with patient transfer to and from the patient bed/stretcher, and to and from the units
- Assisting with patient skin preparation according to established procedures
- Acting as liaison with MDRD team
- Maintaining specialty carts and equipment, keeping support areas/carts clean, stocked and organized
- Supporting and assisting with organization of emergency supplies and equipment as requested
- Ensuring patient transfer positioning equipment is available and functioning i.e. beds, oxygen equipment, headrests
- Opening sterile packaging as required, under direct supervision of a RN
- Transporting specimens and retrieving any stat materials as requested i.e. blood products
- Transporting used/soiled instrument case carts, pretreated instruments under direct supervision of the RN
- Following established procedures for monitoring function of blood refrigerators, and eye wash stations within perioperative environment (and completing associated required documentation)
- Completing environmental preparation activities, cleaning and housekeeping
- Performing other duties as requested

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Health Care Aide (HCA) or Personal Support Worker (PSW) diploma or certificate from a recognized program approved by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities that is no less than 625 hours in length.
- Certification in BLS required as per hospital policy.
- OR experience (familiar with sterile techniques and opening sterile packages, patient positioning for OR procedures, setting up the OR environment in preparation for specific surgeries) preferred.
- Minimum 1-year Hospital experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including pushing and lifting up to 50lbs.
- Knowledge of cleaning products and their uses including a basic knowledge of WHIMS and MSDS
- Must understand the concepts of and function within a sterile environment
- Have the knowledge and ability to practice aseptic technique
- Must be flexible and able to work all shifts
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills (able to read, write and speak fluent English)
- Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member
- Able to work independently within the scope of the role
- Able to recognize and prioritize workload.
- Satisfactory attendance record

**Must be available to work all shifts.**

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week

**Salary**: $29.07-$31.77 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Health Care Aide (HCA) or Personal Support Worker (PSW) diploma or certificate from a recognized program approved by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities that is no less than 625 hours in length.

Certification in BLS required as per hospital policy.

Work Location: In person

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