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Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team.  At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.    

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

We have an exciting opportunity for an Utility Transport Aide to join our team.

Employment Status: Part-time 
Hours of Work: Days, evenings, nights, statutory Holidays and weekends
Location: Across all sites
Labour Group: NOWU Service
Reporting Relationship: Director, Projects & Biomedical Engineering

Hourly Rate: $27.758 - $28.306

Position Summary

The Utility Transport Aide is responsible for operating and maintaining the flusher disinfector cleaners; Arjo Tornado and Typhoon machines; equipment inventory and battery replacement, and performs a variety of activities, which supports nursing care and unit activities. These unit activities focus on the provision of supplies and hardware which include reprocess able items (bedpans, basins and urinals) and transporting of soiled medical devices to Sterile Processing Department (SPD).

Reporting Relationship

Utility Transport Aide will report directly to the Director of Projects & Biomedical Engineering and work closely with the Infection Prevention and Control Coordinators.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
• Seek clarification when unsure of a policy, a procedure or an assignment
• Sign in at the beginning of your shift, as well as, sign out at the end of the shift via computer (Meditech)
• Pick up Ascom phone and sign out.
• Test the disinfectors
• Operate Flusher Disinfector Cleaner: Arjo Tornado and Typhoon
• Track Arjo usage and disinfect Arjo machines on a weekly basis
• Ensure full completeness of inventory of hardware and specified equipment for each assigned area
• RTLS equipment battery checks and replacements
• Stock Clean Equipment room with appropriate stock level of hardware
• Co-ordinate departmental needs with SPD, including but not limited to
  • Pick Up delivery times
  • Re-ordering of Hardware
  • Stocking of pre-approved stock level of hardware
  • Pick up soiled instruments
• Disposed of any cracked or damaged hardware
• Work collaboratively and proactively with Environmental services and SPD personnel to ensure timely availability of medical/surgical supplies
• Wipe down disinfector each day
• Report immediately all incomplete assignments, malfunctioning equipment or exceptional events to the dispatch call (50,000) center, IPAC department and Director of Projects & Biomedical Engineering
• All employees of HRH share a common responsibility to act in accordance with the commitment to safe and compassionate patient care and a safe and healthy work environment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• At the RCC site, this role will also be responsible for patient portering and soiled carts transport

General Responsibilities:

• All employees of HRH share a common responsibility to act in accordance with the commitment to safe and compassionate patient care and a safe and healthy work environment
• Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations including but not limited to: use or wear of equipment or protective devices or clothing for safety purposes, report to their manager any contravention of this Act or regulations or the existence of any hazards of which he or she know
• Have knowledge and understanding of the Internal Responsibility System (IRS) in relation to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and attend all required Health and Safety training.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (attend training as required)
• Knowledge and understanding of Reprocessing and Sterile Supply Processing
• Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) or Sterile College certification required
• Knowledge of medical supplies and high level disinfection equipment required
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control Standards
• Two years of recent related hospital medical/surgical supply experience
• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision
  • Demonstrated ability to cope frequently and for long periods of time with physical demands such as walking, bending, pushing, and heavy lifting (ability to lift 25-30 pounds repeatedly)
  • Ability to handle stressful situations in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to operate, with training, machinery, i.e. Disinfectors
  • Ability to function while wearing personal protective equipment-gowns, gloves, eyewear and masks
• Effective Customer Service skills required.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.

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