Perioperative Attendant

Overview:
Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to **_provide exceptional healthcare by exceptional people_**_._ Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Career Development & Education Grant
- Wellness & Wellbeing Program
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

**Job Description**:
**Salary**

$23.259 - $23.800

**Schedule**

Days, Evenings, Weekends, Statutory Holidays & On-Call

**Shift**

8 hrs

**Position Summary**:
The Endoscopy Attendant functions as an integral member of the Endoscopy team by providing clinical and environmental support for assigned patients. Performs duties related to patient care under the direction of the RN, RPN and/or physician in accordance with hospital standards, policies and procedures. Must have a good understanding of aseptic technique, principles of infection control and universal precautions. Sets up the rooms for endoscopy cases including set up and testing of scope prior to procedure. Assists with patient transport and positioning/dressing within standards established by the hospital. Also required to preform general cleaning/terminal cleaning as required. Availability to work days, evenings, weekends, statutory holidays and on-call.

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Successful completion of secondary school required
- OR attendant course completed
- Recent experience as a perioperative attendant required
- Central Service Association of Ontario (CSAO) Medical Device Reprocessing Techniques Classroom Course is a definite asset.
- Demonstrated ability to work with mínimal supervision
- Ability to multi task and work in a very fast paced environment
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, public and staff
- Keyboarding skills and knowledge of Meditech a definite asset
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required- The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH._
- Cambridge Memorial Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace. All reasonable accommodation will be made to support participation in the recruitment process. Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process._

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We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._