OVERVIEW

Respsonsible for decontaminating, reprocessing and sterilization of equipment, supplies and surgical instrumentation. Cleaning of labour rooms and maintaining stock of supplies.

EDUCATION

- Grade 12 or equivalent.

- Current BLS.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Recent experience in a sterile processing area recommended.

- Recent experience working in the Operating Room and/or Obstetrical Units recommended.

- Demonstrated ability in cleaning of patient equipment and areas.

- Ability to lift 10 kg, transport patients, specimens, & supplies as required.

- Ability to work comfortably around labouring patients and newborns.

- Decontamination, preparation and sterilization of trays, basin sets, etc.

- Demonstrated ability to adhere to the principles of asepsis technique.

- Demonstrated ability to problem solve effectively.

- Good decision-making skills.