Healthcare Aide - Technical bei Hamilton Health Sciences

As a part of a Regional Cancer Program, the Radiation Therapy / Treatment Planning Department of the Juravinski Cancer Centre is an expanding program that provides state-of-the-art planning, simulation and treatment for both external beam radiation and brachytherapy as well as comprehensive support for Radiation Therapy patients. The department includes a School of Radiation Therapy with Clinical Coordinators, and a treatment and administrative staff that include Radiation Therapists, Treatment Planners, Nurses, Mould Room Technicians, Clerks, Secretaries and Health Care Aides. 

Currently, there are 3 CT Simulators, 1 MRI Simulator, state-of-the-art treatment planning system, 10 Varian Linear Accelerators, one Ortho-Voltage machine, an HDR Brachytherapy suite, and a CyberKnife unit.

Reporting to the Manager, Radiation Therapy, the Health Care Aide functions as a member of the Radiation Therapy Program Health Care Team, supporting the Radiation Treatment Floor, HDR Brachytherapy, Review and Clinic G and RESSCU.  The Technical HCA role supports patient care through endoscopy and surgical equipment and supply management, maintenance of a clean, safe environment and participation in select patient care activities. This role includes both technical and clinical aspects of the HCA position by providing unit support to patients, families and those providing service and/or care in Radiation Therapy. Functions according to the job description for Health Care Aide.  

Monday to Friday, days 

1. Grade 12 education; must be able to read and write English proficiently
2. Mandatory completion of Personal Support Worker or Health Care Aide Certificate.
3. Mandatory completed MDRAO Techniques course and re-certification as per standards
4. Completed Heart and Stroke Foundation course in CPR within the last 12 months
5. Minimum 2 years technical experience in a similar role (the handling, reprocessing and care of delicate equipment) within a health care environment
6. Demonstrated care, use, handling, maintenance, including disinfection and storage of associated endoscopy and surgical equipment.
7. Experience maintaining and stocking materials and supplies.
8. Computer familiarity or willingness to learn computer skills as required
9. Working knowledge of Universal Precautions and WHMIS
10. Demonstrated effective communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, collaboration and teamwork skills
11. Demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriate for the position
12. Ability to accept assigned or delegated functions, set priorities and organize work accordingly
13. Ability to lift using appropriate lifting techniques and bend, push and pull using good body techniques 

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset 

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

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