Lead Hand - Medical Device Reprocessing

Southern Health-Santé Sud; Steinbach; Presencial; CAD 38.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Southern Health-Santé Sud is seeking an MDR Lead Hand to provide regional coordination for the medical device reprocessing area and related clinical settings at Bethesda Regional Health Centre in Steinbach/Ste-Anne.

The role emphasizes leadership, quality improvement, and adherence to CSA and infection control standards.

Formación

• Must have MDR knowledge and Infection Control practices.
• Leadership/education experience preferred in MDR settings.
• Proven ability to manage change and ensure quality standards.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate regional MDR for medical devices and clinical settings.
• Ensure CSA, infection control standards, and accrediting standards are met.
• Provide program direction, training, and education in MDR.
• Collaborate with Director Health Services - Acute Care on quality improvement and risk management.

Conocimientos

MDR knowledge

Infection control

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Bilingual English/French

Confidentiality

Educación

Medical Device Sterile Supply Reprocessing Program

Endoscopy reprocessing trainer education

CSA Certification

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Requisition ID: 414209

Position Number: 116-7113540-C998-01

Posting End Date: November 6, 2026

Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Site: Bethesda Regional Health Centre/Hôpital Ste-Anne Hospital

Union: CUPE

Department/Unit: Medical Device Reprocessing Department

Work Location: Bethesda Regional Health Centre/Hôpital Ste-Anne Hospital

City: Steinbach/Ste-Anne

Hiring Status: Temporary

FTE: 1.0

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Anticipated shift: Days

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date: 12/07/2026

Reason for Term: Indefinite Term

Salary: $27.33 - $32.17

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Joina region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

The Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) Lead Hand is responsible for providing regional coordination for the medical device reprocessing area and related clinical settings. This individual assists with planning and supporting the region with quality reprocessing of reusable medical devices in collaboration with the Director Health Services - Acute Care. The incumbent provides program direction in Medical Device Reprocessing to meet the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Infection Prevention and Control Standards, and accredited Canadian standards, integration of quality improvement, risk management, patient safety, and education.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Experience

• Minimum ten (10) years’ MDR experience with demonstrated competency in MDR within Acute Care.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience within the past seven (7) years demonstrated in supervision, education and or leadership skills.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Successful completion of a recognized accredited Medical Device Sterile Supply Reprocessing Program.
• Endoscopy reprocessing trainer education required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Certification required.

Qualifications And Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of theory, practice and research in relation to MDR and Infection Control practices.
• Knowledge and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated effective leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in complex situations and effectively manage rapidly changing situations.
• Demonstrated effective collaboration, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated approachable and welcoming demeanor.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to display independent judgment.
• Demonstrated ability in program planning development and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a changing environment.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to the human and political dynamics of health care management
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

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