Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

Northern Health; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician for the Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre. The role involves decontaminating, sterilizing, and distributing medical supplies. Qualified candidates should have Grade 12, a recognized Sterile Supply Processing course, and one year's related experience. Competitive benefit packages and four weeks vacation offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Outdoor activities

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed technical duties related to decontamination, sterilization, reassembly, and distribution of medical supplies and instruments.
• Maintain related clerical duties and record keeping.

Skills

Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology

Mathematical aptitude

Ability to communicate and deal effectively with others

Ability to operate related equipment

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

Ability to organize work

Education

Grade 12

Completion of a recognized Sterile Supply Processing course

One year's recent related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Job description

Position Summary

We are currently looking for a hard working and dedicated Medical Device Reprocessing Technician to fill a position at the Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre. In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, this position performs a series of detailed technical duties related to the decontamination, sterilization, reassembly, function testing and distribution of medical and/or surgical supplies and instruments for various areas of the hospital; and performs related clerical duties and record keeping.

Shift Rotation / Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, Days - 10:00 to 18:00.

Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre

Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre has 44 Acute Care beds and 124 residential beds and is equipped to handle 22,000 ER visits per year. Some highlights about the hospital:

• Endoscopy suite, 2 state-of-the-art operating rooms, plus a procedure room
• Ambulatory clinics including Cancer and Hemodialysis
• Medical and Surgical inpatient rooms (40 beds)
• 3 Intensive care units
• Minor surgeries
• 7 single Maternity rooms for Labour, Delivery, and Post-Partum

Fort St. John also has the Health Unit and Primary Care Clinic which serve the community. Fort St. John is known as "The Energetic City," reflecting the large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture. Overlooking the Peace River, the town of Fort St. John is located above the Peace River Valley and serves as the capital of the Peace River district. The population of Fort St. John is over 21,400 but it services an area of approximately 70,000. The community is the hub of the Northeast with a cultural centre and library, theatre, and art space. There are seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one secondary school. There is also a Northern Lights College campus.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service.
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC.
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include:

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume.

Qualfications

• Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized Sterile Supply Processing course, plus one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to communicate and deal effectively with others.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC. There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.