OR Aide - Operating Room

Posting Period

UNIFOR

This position is covered by a collective agreement. 

Department Name

Operating Room

The Operating Room Aide, reporting to the Service Coordinator of the Operating Room, is responsible for the activities required in supporting clinical care during and between patient cases in the operating room. This includes the appropriate room preparation/cleaning at the beginning and between patient cases, and the facilitation of the appropriate equipment and supplies. As well, this role includes materials management (stocking) activities.The role is a member of the interprofessional team.

Regular Part-time

Rate of Pay:                $25.65 per hour - $26.75 per hour

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience working in an Operating Room, Sterile Processing Department (SPD/CSR), and Acute Healthcare Delivery System is preferred
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills: Windows Environment, Netscape/Internet, and Outlook
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate effectively in English
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position
• Customer focused with a service-oriented attitude
• Demonstrated excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively and effectively with patients, public and staff
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and show initiative
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple and changing demands that require attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with Automated Clinical Systems
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s vision, purpose and values

Immunization Requirements:

• Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to: 

  Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis; 

  Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step); 

  Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health’s current definition of being fully vaccinated 

  For more information visit?https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements 

Teaching, Learning and Research 

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities. 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.? Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.? Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca . 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. 

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months. 

Together we care, we learn, we discover.