Healthcare Aide-Technical at Hamilton Health Sciences

As part of Specialty Adult Services, the Endoscopy Units provide a full range of diagnostic procedures for patients with gastrointestinal and respiratory disorders, including pre, intra and post procedural care.

Monday to Friday, days

Some weekends and holidays as needed

1. Grade 10 education; must be able to read and write English proficiently
2. Completed CSAO Techniques course
3. Completed Heart and Stroke Foundation course in CPR ( completed within last 12 months )
4. Minimum of 2 years technical experience in a similar role (the handling and care of delicate equipment including endoscopy equipment) within a health care environment
5. Steris Certification and Asepsis Course
6. Experience maintaining and stocking materials and supplies
7. Computer familiarity or willingness to learn computer skills as required
8. Working knowledge of Universal Precautions and WHMIS
9. Demonstrated effective communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, collaboration and teamwork skills
10. Demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriate for the position
11. Ability to accept assigned or delegated functions, set priorities and organize work accordingly
12. 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 Human Resources 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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