Expression of Interest - Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Training Program (MDRT)

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Training Program! This full-time, employer-paid program offers a unique blend of online learning and clinical practicum, preparing you for a vital role in patient safety and care. As part of a dedicated team, you will ensure that medical instruments are ready for use in state-of-the-art facilities across Vancouver Island. With all tuition and fees covered, plus a weekly stipend, this is a fantastic chance for existing Island Health employees to enhance their careers and contribute to quality healthcare. Join us in making a difference!

Benefits

Employer-sponsored education program

Weekly stipend

Tuition and fees covered

Costs of necessary books covered

Qualifications

• Completion of Medical Terminology or equivalent is required.
• Must have Grade 12 English with a minimum C grade.

Responsibilities

• Ensure instruments and equipment are ready for use when needed.
• Work closely with RNs and support staff in perioperative units.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Interpersonal Skills

Employment Skills Training

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Grade 12 English with C or better

Job description

Expression of Interest - Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Training Program (MDRT) - (209961)

Work Area: CVH MDRD

Multi-Site: Yes

Travel Requirement: Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time: As Required

Days Off: As required

Vacancy Type: Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate): $24.80 - $24.80

Paid FTE: N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS: N/A

Planned Start Date: Oct. 7 2025

Approximate End Date: Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required: Yes (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Exciting news to share: The Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Training Program is being offered through Island Health. Start date is May 06, 2024, and will run until approximately October 04, 2024. The program combines online curriculum through VIU and clinical practicum at Island Health Sites.

What you need to know:

• Are you an Island Health employee under the Facilities Bargaining Agreement (FBA) looking to further your career with Island Health?
• Island Health is offering an employer-sponsored education program to join our Medical Device Reprocessing team.
• This program is full-time employer-paid. All tuition, fees, and costs of necessary books are paid for on behalf of the participants. Students enrolled in the program will also receive a weekly stipend.
• Available to all existing Island Health FBA employees.
• Our Medical Device Reprocessing Technicians work closely with the RNs and support staff to ensure instruments and equipment are ready for use when needed.
• Our perioperative units are state of the art, allowing our multidisciplinary teams to provide a comprehensive array of services across Vancouver Island, with the Operating Room and Endoscopy department being our largest customers.
• Successful participants are required to complete a six-month return of service period (ROS period) working as a MDRT at Island Health.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12 (or acceptable equivalent); Grade 12 English with C or better or assessment by VIU; Completion of Medical Terminology (OSME002) or equivalent.

Skills And Abilities

Successful applicants must meet the following pre-requisites: Medical Terminology certificate, Interpersonal and Employment Skills training, and a high school transcript to prove that they have completed grade 12 including a minimum C in English.

Take a look at the video link below to see what it is like working as a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician at Island Health: MDRT at Island Health

We encourage you to take the next step and apply so we can continue the conversation with you!