Position Details
Job Number:

JR01538

Department:
Operating Room OR

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:
Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Job Type:
Regular, Part time

Contract Duration: (If applicable)
0 months

Number of Positions:
1

Union:
CUPE Local 786

Hourly Rate (Min / Max):
$28.32 - $33.46

Schedule
Work Days:
Holidays, Monday to Friday, Weekends

Time of Day:
Days, Evenings, Nights, On Call, Stand-by

Shift:
Hours - 7.5, Various Rotating

Shift Start: (If applicable)
AM 07:00, AM 07:30, AM 10:00, AM 11:00, PM 15:30, PM 23:30

Reason for Posting:
Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy

Application Dates
Opening Date:
2026-08-06

Closing Date:
2026-08-13

Job Description
Position Summary
The main functions include: transport and handling of sterile supplies; transport of patients; housekeeping duties; decontamination of O.R. suites including anesthetic gas machines; washing and re-stocking of supplies; handling of soiled carts and supplies, transport of specimens, blood and equipment; complete OR room set up; positioning of patients; and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma required

Operating Room Attendant Course required

Completion of a CSAO and/or Steris Program would be an asset

6 months to 1-year recent experience with sterilization procedures

Applicants must have working knowledge of cleaning processes and sterilization methods





Applicants must possess excellent interpersonal skills

Applicants must possess valuable oral and written communication skills, with the ability to follow oral and written instructions

Applicants must be totally capable of performing all related duties (frequent standing, walking, lifting, maneuvering heavy loaded stretchers in close quarters, operation of specialized equipment)

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Applicants must have demonstrated ability to accept responsibilities, work with minimal supervision, show initiative, maintain good interpersonal relationships and be able to communicate effectively

Excellent work performance and attendance record are essential

Proficient with Outlook and basic typing skills

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.

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📌 Operating Room Attendant - OR (Ontario)
🏢 St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
📍 Ontario