26 Oct
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Alberta Health Services
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Edmonton
26 Oct
Alberta Health Services
Edmonton
The successful candidate will provide essential support within the Operative Services DTC, including the Operating Theatres, Pre-operative Area, and Recovery Room.This role is integral to maintaining the efficiency and safety of surgical procedures and patient care.
Primary duties include patient transport, environmental cleaning, restocking supplies, and the safe handling of medical equipment and sterile products.Patient Support & TransportAssist nursing and medical staff with lifting, positioning, and transferring patients.Support patients during special procedures (e.g., limb holding for prepping, positioning for spinal anesthesia).Transport patients to and from the department before and after surgery.Safely transport, store, and handle medical gases in accordance with Canadian Safety Standards.Restock hospital equipment and sterile supplies as required.Prepare Sutures, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures.Set up gas machines and assist with assembling OR tables under the direction of clinical staff.Environmental Hygiene & SafetyPerform thorough cleaning and disinfection of the Operating Room and patient-use equipment.Ensure proper disposal of biohazardous materials in appropriate containers.Comply with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) standards at all times.Report any concerns regarding equipment, supplies, or safety hazards to the Unit Manager, Supervisor or Team LeadProfessional DevelopmentMaintain current certifications and ongoing education (e.g., ROLs training).Orientation2 months full time hours orientation required Description: As a Service Worker II, you will be responsible for readying supplies, and cleaning/disinfecting instruments and specialty equipment for immediate use/reuse by healthcare staff. You will distribute and replenish patient care supplies, perform quality control tests on equipment and record maintenance data. You may also transport patients (clients/residents), equipment, lab specimens,
blood and blood products, and patient charts.
You will report any concerns regarding supplies and safety issues to Unit Managers and perform other duties as required.In addition, you will ensure that patient care areas and other assigned areas are accurately stocked and that specialty equipment required by the healthcare staff is available.
Classification: Service Worker II Unit and Program: DTC Surgical Suite Multi-Site: Not Applicable Posting End Date: 27-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: Classification: Service Worker II Unit and Program: DTC Surgical Suite Royal Alexandra Hospital Multi-Site: Not Applicable Posting End Date: 27-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Additional Required Qualifications: All duties require the ability to function effectively as part of a collaborative healthcare team. WHMIS training and application knowledge (required).Fluent in reading, writing, and verbal communication in English.Recent experience in EVS is considered an asset.Proven experience with patient transport and operating room cleaning/restocking is essential.Able to perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.Knowledge of proper body mechanics (asset).A sincere interest in healthcare and a strong desire to support patient well-being.A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Communities.
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📌 Service Worker Il - DTC Surgical Suite (Edmonton)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Edmonton