Department: Perioperative Services - Operating Room

As an integral member of the Perioperative Services team, the Room Based Attendant performs direct and indirect patient care functions under the direction of a regulated healthcare provider within the surgical portfolio. Roles and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

- Perform assigned tasks and duties consistent with the job classification and unit specific assignment as it aligns with standard of work and service
- Responsible for assisting and/or the positioning of patients
- Responsible for the tasks related to environmental services such as Operating Room turnovers between surgical cases
- Responsible for the transporting of patients using a variety of transportation methods
- Responsible for the transporting of specimens to the lab
- Responsible for stocking and restocking of supplies
- Responsible to provide ongoing support to the Perioperative Services team as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge:

- Post-secondary school graduate or equivalent required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
- Experience in housekeeping techniques required

Skills/Abilities:

- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position:
- Assist with patient/or equipment transfers to and from wheelchairs, beds or stretchers (up to approximately 28 kg push/pull force)
- Pick up and deliver supplies and equipment (4.0 kg to 8.0 kg push/pull force and 1.0 kg to 12 kg lift/lower force)
- Must have excellent organizational,



communication and interpersonal skills is required
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision is required
- Basic computer knowledge is required
- Ability to be adaptable and adapt quickly to an unpredictable caseload and fast paced environment is required
- Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team is required
- Good attendance and work record required
- Knowledge of medical terminology an asset
- Previous Medical Device Reprocessing Department (MDRD) experience an asset
- Knowledge of Aseptic technique and Infection Prevention and Control an asset
- Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patient’s volunteers, and visitors
- Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
- Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is an asset

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE 139 Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

📌 NEW* Room Based Attendant {CUPE-348} (Canada)
🏢 North Bay Regional Health Centre
📍 Canada