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Job Title:

Operating Room Technician

Posted Date:

1/8/2021

Closing Date:

1/15/2021

Functional Discipline:

Children & Womens Health

Education Level:

None specified

Job Description

Location: Janeway Children's Hospital OPERATING ROOM TECHNICIAN - REVISED Children and Women's Health Program - Janeway Operating Room Permanent, Full Time 08132POS

Hours	75 bi-weekly (8 hour days; on call required) Must report to work within 30 minutes when on-call
Salary	CG 29($25.01 - $27.77)
Competition Number	2020006463
Posted Date	08 January 2021
Closing Date	15 January 2021

About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Job Summary
The Operating Room Technician is responsible for the preparation of the surgical set up (such as instruments, drapes, sponges, sutures) and providing assistance to surgeons and medical specialists during surgical procedures. Work also includes checking case carts/supplies for completeness; collecting and handling specimens; removing soiled linens, sharp objects, supplies and instruments as per operating room policies and procedures; and performing other related duties as required.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Lifting and moving is required to transfer patients from the operating room table to stretchers, to lift large, heavy containers of medical instruments and to move medical equipment and to push and pull stretchers and beds.
Standing for prolonged periods of time at the operating room table with minimal opportunity to move. Working in awkward or cramped positions required to perform daily tasks.
Fine finger and precision work is required to constantly handle sharp instruments; medical instruments and equipment require accurate control and steadiness; gross motor skills requiring strength to move and position patients.
Visual concentration is required to pass and receive sharp medical instruments from surgeons, to watch the surgeon to anticipate needs and to complete computer charting.
Auditory concentration is required to listen to surgeons requiring specific medical instruments during surgery and to other team members.
Repetition requiring alertness is required when passing sponges or sutures during emergencies and to hold equipment during surgical procedures.

Job Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Graduation from an approved Licensed Practical Nurse program is required.
Current licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (CLPNNL).
Graduation from an approved Operating Room Technician course is required.
Considerable knowledge of operating room procedures, equipment and instrumentation.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Education Opportunity
If there are no applicants that demonstrate the required qualifications, consideration may be given to an applicant who is currently enrolled in, or willing to enroll and complete a recognized/approved Operating Room Technician program. The recipient of this education opportunity will receive financial assistance to help offset the cost of completing the program (up to $5,000), and will be required to sign a two-year (3900 hour) return-in-service agreement.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a revised posting. Those who have already applied, need not re-apply

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. Otherwise, if this is posted internal and external, we will accept all applications, but preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

To become a part of our team, please submit your resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693

Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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