OVERVIEW
Respsonsible for decontaminating, reprocessing and sterilization of equipment, supplies and surgical instrumentation. Cleaning of labour rooms and maintaining stock of supplies.
EDUCATION
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Current BLS.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Recent experience in a sterile processing area recommended.
- Recent experience working in the Operating Room and/or Obstetrical Units recommended.
- Demonstrated ability in cleaning of patient equipment and areas.
- Ability to lift 10 kg, transport patients, specimens, & supplies as required.
- Ability to work comfortably around labouring patients and newborns.
- Decontamination, preparation and sterilization of trays, basin sets, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to adhere to the principles of asepsis technique.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve effectively.
- Good decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Must be prepared to work in all areas of Maternal/Newborn & Child Health Services (skills & abilities considered).
- Good work and attendance record required.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.
