Emergency Services Attendant - Emergency TGH

CUPE JOB POSTING #856843

Position: Emergency Services Attendant - 3 Positions

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: Emergency

Reports To: Manager

Scale/Grade: Level 56

Salary Range: $24.14 -$24.90 per hour (Start rate: $24.14 per hour in accordance with collective agreement requirements).

Hours: Various hours per week - Various Shifts, Days, Evenings, Nights and Weekends, Stat Holidays

Status: Casual

Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning ...

At University Health Network, which consists of Toronto General, Toronto Western, Princess Margaret and Toronto Rehab hospitals, nothing is more important to us than our team of dedicated employees. UHN focuses on creating and maintaining a workplace of choice, where our people are recognized and valued. We focus on creating a workplace where people enjoy the challenge of their career, create and engage in best practices and are treated with respect.

Toronto General Hospital (TGH) is leading the way in cardiac care, organ transplants and the treatment of complex patient needs. Home to three of UHN's major program groupings Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, Transplantation, and Surgery and Critical Care, our highly skilled teams and dedicated volunteers are committed to UHN's vision of achieving global impact.

The Emergency Department is state-of-the-art with 25 acute care beds, 14 of which are equipped for cardiac monitoring. There is a “Fast Track” area to assess non-urgent patients. The multidisciplinary staff provide 24-hour service to meet the emergency care needs of approximately 29,000 adults per year. A CT scan has been installed in the department. The electronic whiteboard, a communication tool for staff, identifies the location of patients and is an excellent tool for reviewing patient record lab results and the status of all radiological procedures.

As a member of the Emergency Department (ED) the responsibilities of the EMERGENCY SERVICES ATTENDANT include performing transportation functions, including movement of patients, equipment and supplies; stocking supplies; ensuring necessary inventories are maintained in the patient care areas of the Emergency Department: performing patient focused care and patient assistance functions; performing other indirect patient related duties; working in compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies and contravention’s of the Act, in a timely manner; performing cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required; and performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned and/or required.

Qualifications:

• At minimum completion of High School diploma

• Six (6) months to less than One (1) Year practical and related experience, and/or Three (3) months to less than 6 months on the job training

• Standard First Aid/Basic Rescuer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) certification an asset

• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards

• Exercise initiative and good judgement with ability to multi-task

• Compliance with confidentiality requirements under UHN Privacy Policy

• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies

• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand

• May be required to work at multiple areas as well as rotating shifts in emergency situations

POSTED DATE: April 7, 2020 CLOSING DATE: April 16, 2020 by 3:00 pm

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.