Operating Room Attendant - OR at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Position Details

Job Number

JR01311

Department

Operating Room OR

Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Job Type

Regular, Full time

Contract Duration: (If applicable)

0 months

Number of Positions

Union

CUPE Local 786

Hourly Rate (Min / Max)

$28.32 - $33.46

Schedule

Work Days

Holidays, Monday to Sunday, Weekends

Time of Day

Days, Evenings, Nights, Stand-by

Shift

Hours - 7.5, Various Rotating

Shift Start: (If applicable)

AM 07:00, AM 07:30, AM 10:00, AM 11:00, PM 15:30, PM 23:30

Reason for Posting

Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy

Application Dates

Opening Date

2026-07-21

Closing Date

2026-07-28

Position Summary

The main functions include: transport and handling of sterile supplies; transport of patients; housekeeping duties; decontamination of O.R. suites including anesthetic gas machines; washing and re-stocking of supplies; handling of soiled carts and supplies, transport of specimens, blood and equipment; complete OR room set up; positioning of patients; and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

-High school diploma required

-Operating Room Attendant Course required

-Completion of a CSAO and/or Steris Program would be an asset

-6 months to 1-year recent experience with sterilization procedures

-Applicants must have working knowledge of cleaning processes and sterilization methods

-Applicants must possess excellent interpersonal skills

-Applicants must possess good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to follow oral and written instructions

-Applicants must be totally capable of performing all related duties (frequent standing, walking, lifting, maneuvering heavy loaded stretchers in close quarters, operation of specialized equipment)

-Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals

-Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

-Applicants must have demonstrated ability to accept responsibilities, work with minimal supervision, show initiative, maintain good interpersonal relationships and be able to communicate effectively

-Excellent work performance and attendance record are essential

-Proficient with Outlook and basic typing skills

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.