Job Type :   Temporary Full Time

Salary Range :  $ – $ hourly

Posting Closes :  December 3, 2024 – 4 : 00 pm

Purpose :

To provide patient and family centered care in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario and organizational standards. The Operating Room Technician (ORT) ensures that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Duties :

• Participate and collaborate with other health care providers in the provision of patient care.
• Effectively use the Standards of nursing practice and the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Handle instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.
• Set up sterile field with instruments, supplies, equipment and medications / solutions required for the procedure, maintain sterility through out the procedure.
• Assist with preparation of instruments for transport post procedure and assists with terminal cleaning of the room.
• Compliant with legislation, and organizational and departmental policies, standards, and procedures.
• Accountable for decisions and actions and for maintaining competence.
• Involved with decision-making process on hospital, program and other nursing committees as appropriate.
• Provide input into the development of program operating plans and processes.
• Exercise judgment by participating in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care according to the College of Nurses Standards.
• Maintain commitment to self-growth and professional development.
• Act as a professional and knowledgeable role model or mentor to colleagues and students.
• Remain current in knowledge and application of best practice through the utilization of appropriate research and literature.
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement and risk management activities.
• Participates in research opportunities.
• Assume other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications :

Experience :

Ability :

Note : Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may be assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time.

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Individuals will be selected on the basis of their ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and / or testing where required.