Health Care Aide - Technical

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS.  We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

Our Diagnostic Services team supports a high volume of diverse adult and pediatric patients and families, providing service in most areas 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Diagnostic Services at HHS includes X-Ray, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET, Ultrasound and Interventional Radiology. 

As an active member of the multidisciplinary health care team, the Technical Health Care Aide (HCA)  supports patient care through equipment and supply management, maintenance of a clean, safe environment and participation in selected patient care activities using a patient centered approach. The HCA  provides unit support to patients, families and those providing service and/or care. Functions according to the job description for  Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology and performs other duties as assigned.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.  

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement 
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement 
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement 
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement 
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

1. Grade 12 high school graduate diploma or equivalent.
2. Current CPR/BCLS certificate.
3. Working knowledge of Universal Precautions and WHMIS.
4. Minimum 2 years technical experience in a similar role (the handling and care of equipment) within a healthcare environment.
5. Demonstrated experience maintaining and stocking materials and supplies
6. Demonstrated care, use, handling, maintenance, including disinfection and storage, of associated equipment.
7. Demonstrated ability to function within an interdisciplinary team, including MRTs, RNs, RPNs, and other members of the health care team.
8. Demonstrated ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with patients, families, and other members of the health care team.
9. Demonstrated ability to function in fast-paced environments.
10. Able to read and write English proficiently.
11. Demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriate for the position.
12. Able to accept assigned or delegated functions, set priorities and organize work accordingly.
13. Ability to lift using appropriate lifting techniques and bend, push and pull using good body techniques.

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends and Holidays as required.