Rapid Antigen Tester and Screener

Are you looking to join a team of professionals that are passionate about providing quality person-centered care in a Long-Term Care Home? Then St. Joseph’s at Fleming is the place for you Come join our team of dedicated professionals who demonstrate our values of selflessness, integrity, and compassion every day.

The Rapid Antigen Tester (RAT)/Screener is responsible for conducting the screening and testing of staff, students, support workers, caregivers, volunteers, and visitors of St. Joseph’s at Fleming under the direction and supervision of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Lead.

**Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for the screening of all individuals that enter the facility, maintaining required documentation as set out by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
- Responsible for the collection of RAT samples, processing of tests, maintaining any required documentation and data bases as set out by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
- Communicating to members of Management and Charge Nurse any concerns
- Completes audits and other documentation reviews as assigned
- Functions within the confines of relevant legislation, codes, acts, policies, procedures and standards and collective agreements
- Participate in annual education, required in-services, committees and adheres to St. Joseph’s at Flemings policies and procedures

**Qualifications**:

- Eligible or retired registrant of an RHPC, preferred.
- Knowledge of IPAC procedures, an asset.
- Education in a health-related discipline with knowledge of nasal oropharyngeal anatomy, an asset
- Proven experience working in a high-energy, technical, demanding, and multi-tasking environment
- Must have proficient computer skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Must be able to work weekends, statutory holidays, and varied shifts
- Must have excellent written, verbal, and nonverbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Possess strong conflict resolution skills and critical thinking skills. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

St. Joseph’s at Fleming is an equal opportunity employer. Please be advised that to be eligible for employment at St. Joseph’s at Fleming, all staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon St. Joseph’s at Fleming obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Employment at St. Joseph’s at Fleming will be contingent on receipt of a Police and Vulnerable Sector criminal record check that is satisfactory to St. Joseph’s at Fleming’s screening policy.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: From $19.31 per hour

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Weekend availability

Work Location: One location