Anesthesia Attendant

Under the general supervision of the Department Head, Anesthesia, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital (SBH), the Anesthesia Attendant is responsible for: assisting with functions related to preparing, assembling and setting up Anesthesia supplies and equipment; inspecting, disassembling, assembling, cleaning and maintaining Anesthesia apparatus and devices; ordering, maintaining inventory of and restocking Anesthesia supplies; performing various cleaning duties; maintaining records as per department policy; picking up Anesthesia equipment/items from other departments; transporting patients as requested; and performing other related duties as assigned.

• Ability to work in a Windows operating environment.
• One (1) year *related experience during the immediate preceding three (3) years.

*Note: "Related" experience is deemed to be experience as a Sterile Processing Attendant, CPD, Sterile Processing Attendant O.R., Sterile Processing Attendant NFA or as a Health Care Aide in Post Anesthesia Recovery Room or in an Intensive or Critical Care area.

• Grade 12, or recognized equivalent.
• Successful completion of a regionally recognized and approved Sterile Processing Program from an accredited institution.

*Note: New employees will be required to pass a test administered by the department upon completion of the SBH Anesthesia Attendant Program.

• Annual BLS level C registration/re-registration is required.

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to interact well with others.
• Ability to retain information which is of a confidential nature.
• Ability to work with accuracy.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt readily to stressful situations.
• Mechanical aptitude.

• Ability to walk, stand, bend, lift, twist and reach constantly throughout the entire shift.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment/trays weighing up to approximately 40 lbs./18 kgs.
• Physical health with the ability to lift and move patients.
• Ability to maneuver and push/pull loaded carts.