2600002129 - MDRD Technician

Lakeridge Health; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Lakeridge Health is hiring a MDRD Technician for the Oshawa site, with secondary Bowmanville duties. The role is regular part-time, in the C.S.R. department of the Surgical Program, with 4, 8-hour shifts including evenings and weekends.

The successful candidate will decontaminate and sterilize medical/surgical equipment, manage case carts, and operate sterilization equipment while following strict infection control and inventory procedures.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized MDR program with practicum or CSAO course.
• Two years' MDRD experience within the last 12 months.
• Knowledge of cleaning, inspection, packaging of OR/OPD/ET instruments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and dispatch equipment requests from nursing areas including the OR.
• Decontaminate, inspect, sterilize, store and distribute equipment to units.
• Prepare case carts for procedures and operate steam sterilizers.
• Maintain barcoding inventory and monitor equipment records.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Medical Device Reprocessing program (community college)

CSAO course

Tools

Barcoding system

Sterilization equipment (hydrogen peroxide)

Job description

CUPE

Job Title: MDRD Technician

Status: Regular Part Time

Department: C.S.R. - Oshawa

Program: Surgical Program

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends - 4, 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa (Primary) & Bowmanville (Secondary)

Wage Schedule: $32.800 - $33.620 per hour

CUPE 2600002129 (subsequent)

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

Duties And Responsibilities

Receive record and dispatch request for equipment from all nursing areas including the O.R. Decontaminate, inspect process, sterilize, store and distribute medical/surgical equipment to Nursing Units; identify and process operating room instruments; check and replenish medical/surgical equipment and supplies using a barcoding and inventory system; prepare case carts for surgical procedures including "stats", and operate steam sterilizers. Process, package and sterilize equipment using hydrogen peroxide; monitor and record information regarding equipment; decontaminate respiratory equipment; and, other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a recognized community college program (with required practicum) for Medical Device Reprocessing, or the CSAO course and at least two years' experience in MDRD (experience must be within the past 12 months);
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of cleaning, inspecting, testing and packaging of OR, OPD, EOR, Birthing Suite, and Renal instrumentation;
• Current knowledge of anaesthetic and respiratory equipment:
• Current knowledge of E-Req System;
• Working knowledge of infection control;
• Ability to learn quickly, be precise and proficient, retain what has been taught, be decisive;
• Requires good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Physical ability to perform constant lifting (trays and other supplies and equipment), continuous pushing, unremitting pulling and steering of carts, climbing of ladders, stooping, bending and standing (including walking/standing approximately 90% of the shift);
• Knowledge of medical terminology, an asset; and
• Previous experience in a Health Care setting, preferred.
• Must have satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area.

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Conditions Of Employment

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.