DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL DEVICE REPROCESSING
POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – SERVICE
STATUS: PART-TIMEREASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT
WAGE RATE: $28.667 - $29.524
Reporting to the Supervisor, Medical Device Reprocessing, the MDRD Aide is responsible for collecting and sorting soiled supplies and instruments from hospital departments; operating machines such as instrument washers, sonic sinks, cart washers and steam autoclaves to clean, reprocess and sterilize supplies for re-use; and assemble packs of sterile supplies and instruments for delivery to hospital departments.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Current certification with a CSA or MDRAO as a Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (CMDRT) or Certificate of Completion of the MDR Techniques Online Course through MDRAO
- Possession of a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and personal vehicle; ability to travel to all sites as required
- Recent experience in a medical device reprocessing environment
- Recent experience in Endoscopy reprocessing
- Ability to carry out correct lifting and carrying techniques of items weighing up to 40 lbs
- Excellent problem solving, decision making and organization skills
- A thorough knowledge of instrumentation and medical/surgical supplies/equipment as it pertains to all surgical specialties
- Availability to work all shifts (days, evenings, nights and weekends)
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to effectively prioritize workload in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment
- Commitment to continuing education
- Ability to handle exposure to infection, noise, odors and work interruptions
- Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
- Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
- Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful and culturally safe workplace that embraces diversity and promotes equity and belonging
- Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment