Central Processing Technician (Medical Device Reprocessing), Central Processing

St. Joseph's Health Care, London; London; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health Care, London is seeking a part-time Central Processing Technician to prepare and sterilize surgical instruments. Candidates must have a Secondary School Diploma and Medical Device Reprocessing Certificate, with experience preferred. The role requires attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma and Medical Device Reprocessing Certificate.
• Knowledge of Safety Culture in Health Care and Infection Control principles preferred.
• 2 years' experience in Central Processing in healthcare environment is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process, prepare, and sterilize surgical instruments and supplies.
• Maintain accuracy and quality in processing a significant volume of complex sets.
• Work independently while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary (High) School Diploma

Medical Device Reprocessing Certificate

Job description

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CARING FOR THE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT SINCE 1869

Central Processing
St. Joseph's Hospital - London, ON
Part Time
Salary Range: $29.54 - $29.85 /hour

It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.

The current schedule includes day, evening, night, on-call and weekend shifts. The successful applicant will be required at times to work independently.

The role of the Central Processing Technician/Medical Device Reprocessing technician is to process, prepare and sterilize surgical instruments, equipment and supplies for use in the OR and Patient Care Units.

To ensure consistent quality patient care, the successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to process a significant volume (10-15 complex sets; 20-25 noncomplex sets and 30-40 extras per shift) of complex sets of instruments and assembled trays with consistent accuracy and attention to detail at the completion of the 14-week orientation period.

The position requires prolonged periods of standing, lifting (10kg), bending, pulling and pushing.



Essential Qualifications

• Secondary (High) School Diploma
• Medical Device Reprocessing Certificate from an approved accredited community college
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Demonstrated oral, written and reading comprehension and communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, assertiveness and positive interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• 2 years Central Processing experience and/or equivalent in a health care environment
• Knowledge of Surgical Instrumentation and Medical terminology
• Knowledge related to the Basic Principles of Infection Control including Universal Precautions and Aseptic techniques

Teaching and Research

• St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

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