Service Worker II

Successful applicants will work with Biomedical Technologists primarily at the University of Alberta Hospitals assisting with the maintenance handling of various medical, surgical and life support equipment. May also provide services of limited complexity, readying medical devices, instruments and specialty equipment for immediate use / reuse by the Clinical Engineering staff. Will clean, provision, and replenish as necessary supplies, equipment and parts inventory for an assigned area in support of the Clinical Engineering department. Under management, oversight will assist biomedical technologists in achieving required preventative and demand maintenance objectives. Other responsibilities also include personal prioritization, scheduling, managing of an assigned workload, and other related duties as required to assist operations.

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.

Grade 12 or equivalent.

Must be able to walk distances up to 1km, crouch, push wheeled equipment and lift 25 kg to waist height.

Computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Oracle business.