Operating Room Technician – Edmonton, Canada – Immigration Support Possible

Visa type confirmed: Immigration Support Possible

Your Opportunity:As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the experienced peri-operative Operating Room Technician (ORT) will be responsible for providing peri-operative patient care in accordance with practice standards. The incumbent will demonstrate competence in delivering safe, effective, and efficient care in both a scrub and a circulating role as an integral part of the surgical team. The nurse is responsible for providing safe care throughout the patient stay in the surgical suite, promoting the professional role, and evaluating their professional education and clinical practice standards. The scope of practice ranges from basic to advanced clinical nursing activities. The ORT is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care during the peri-operative patient experience in accordance with hospital policies and standards. The incumbent will work with patients during the peri-operative phase of care and must demonstrate a professional, positive attitude, excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills when performing scrubbing and circulating duties in the surgical environment. It is expected that the ORT will contribute to quality initiatives and promote a professional work environment. The Main OR (DTC) consists of 13 theatres primarily focused on general surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery including arthroplasty, plastic, maxillofacial, urology, thoracic, and vascular procedures. Theatres are digitally integrated for performing minimally invasive surgery, and this is a level 2 trauma center with over 10,000 surgeries done annually, making it a busy and fast-paced environment.

Description:As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, demonstrated skill level, and policies and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family-centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of the organization.

• Classification: OR Technician
• Union: AUPE AUX
• Unit and Program: DTC Surgical Suite
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $28.93
• Maximum Salary: $37.90
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse education program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Certification as an Operating Room Technician (ORT).
• Current registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).
• Current CPR (BCLS_HCP).
• 3-5 years of current OR experience.
• Knowledge of advanced minimally invasive surgery (MIS).
• Ability to collaborate within the expectations of an integrated team.
• Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills integrating critical thinking and good judgment.
• Ability to demonstrate communication skills that promote respect and a positive team environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and perform repetitive movements for the duration of your shift.
• Physically capable of lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 20 lbs. of force.
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• As required.

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