Service Worker Il - DTC Surgical Suite

Job summary

Support surgical teams by transporting and positioning patients, moving equipment and supplies, and preparing instruments and operating room equipment. Clean and disinfect operating rooms and patient-care equipment, replenish supplies, handle specimens and medical gases safely, and report safety or equipment concerns.

Job details

Your Opportunity: 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. Key Responsibilities: Patient Support & Transport Assist 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. Equipment & Supply Management Transport equipment and instruments to and from the department. Deliver specimens and blood products to and from the laboratory. 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 & Safety Perform 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 Lead. Professional Development Maintain current certifications and ongoing education (e.g., ROLs training). Stay informed on departmental procedures and safety protocols. Orientation 2 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 Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: DTC Surgical Suite Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 27-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 21-NOV-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 40 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $23.30 Maximum Salary: $25.40 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Grade 12 or equivalent. Additional Required Qualifications: All duties require the ability to function effectively as part of a collaborative healthcare team. The shared goal is to maintain a clean, well-equipped, and safe patient environment - one that staff can take pride in and where patients receive the highest standard of care. Current Alberta Heart & Stroke BLS Provider certification (mandatory). WHMIS training and application knowledge (required). Fluent in reading, writing, and verbal communication in English. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. Recent experience (at least 1 year) in a similar role in an operating room setting is required. Proven experience with patient transport and operating room cleaning/restocking is essential. Physically capable of standing and walking for extended periods of time. Able to perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift. Able to lift, push, and pull up to 20 lbs. of force safely and correctly. Reliable, cooperative, and highly adaptable to changing priorities. Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment. Knowledge of proper body mechanics (asset). A sincere interest in healthcare and a strong desire to support patient well-being. Must have the ability to successfully complete orientation at 37.5 hours per week. Preferred Qualifications: Recent experience in EVS is considered an asset.

What you’ll do

Support surgical teams by transporting and positioning patients, moving equipment and supplies, and preparing instruments and operating room equipment. Clean and disinfect operating rooms and patient-care equipment, replenish supplies, handle specimens and medical gases safely, and report safety or equipment concerns.

Requirements

Applicants must have Grade 12 or equivalent, current Alberta Heart & Stroke BLS Provider certification, WHMIS knowledge, and at least one year of recent operating-room experience. The role also requires effective English communication, teamwork, physical ability to perform repetitive tasks and lift, push, or pull up to 20 pounds, and successful completion of full-time orientation.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Patient Transport
• Operating Room Cleaning and Disinfection
• Restocking Supplies
• Patient Lifting and Positioning
• Medical Equipment Handling
• Sterile Supply Handling
• Medical Gas Safety
• Specimen and Blood Product Transport
• Biohazard Disposal
• WHMIS
• BLS Certification
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal Communication
• Workplace Health and Safety
• Equipment Quality Control
• Body Mechanics

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Logistics
• Security & Safety

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