Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.  Under the direction of the Procedures Services Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC), works as a member of an integrated team performs duties such as ensuring the overall equipment and supply requirements for the procedure rooms is available and functioning, in addition to assisting with the changeover of the procedure room between  procedures.  Transports/escorts patients to and from required areas using stretchers and wheelchairs, assisting nursing and technical staff with the lifting and transferring of patients, and provides support to patient.  Cleans the equipment and supply areas and maintains supplies for the operating room carts and storage areas.  As well as decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, wrapping, sterilizing and distributing simple and complex instruments, equipment and linen related to the operating rooms, following established protocols, and as directed by the CNC.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized Medical Device Reprocessing course, plus one year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

•    Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology.
•    Mathematical aptitude.
•    Ability to communicate and deal effectively with others.
•    Ability to operate related equipment.
•    Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
•    Ability to organize work.

** Please note: Support for nomination with the BC Provincial Nominee Program is not a guarantee or an employee benefit upon receiving a full time job offer with PHSA**