Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

Calian Advanced Technologies; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician to join the team at CFB Halifax dental clinic. The candidate will reprocess medical devices and ensure compliance with healthcare standards, playing a crucial role in patient safety and dental care for military personnel. Qualifications include formal training and certification in medical reprocessing.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a formal Medical Device Reprocessing training program.
• Certified as a Medical Reprocessing Technician through the Canadian Standards Association.
• Provincial certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Reprocess reusable medical devices and equipment in the dental clinic.
• Perform quality assurance testing and report problems.
• Document and monitor inventory of medical equipment.
• Provide training to co-workers on MDR activities.

Skills

Medical Device Reprocessing

Quality Assurance Testing

Clinical Leadership

Precision

Education

Formal Medical Device Reprocessing training

Canadian Standards Association certification

Job description

Company Overview

Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our military members.

Location

Halifax, NS

Job Type

Full Time

Position Overview

Calian is currently seeking Medical Device Reprocessing Technicians to work at the CFB Halifax dental clinic. The Medical Device Reprocessing Technician functions as a crucial member of the dental health care team. Are you a skilled Medical Device Reprocessing Technician looking for a meaningful career where your expertise directly impacts the health and readiness of our military personnel? Calian is seeking dedicated professionals to join our team at CFB Halifax and play a vital role in maintaining top-tier dental care for our Armed Forces.

Clinic hours: 7:15am – 3:45pm, no evenings, no weekends, closed all provincial stat holidays.

Responsibilities

• Reprocessing reusable medical devices, equipment, and supplies used in the dental clinic, including but not limited to receiving, disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, testing, packaging, labeling, monitoring, sterilizing, and storing, in accordance with all current and relevant policies, procedures, and standards.
• Performing biological / chemical indicator and other quality assurance testing, promptly responding to unfavorable results by reporting problems to the appropriate party.
• Initiating recall and/or troubleshooting for any defective or noncompliant equipment.
• Releasing sterilized loads based on quality assurance testing results and process parameters.
• Documenting and reporting on activities within the MDR area, including tracking and labeling as needed, as well as ensuring inventory is up to date by closely monitoring available equipment and restocking where necessary.
• Operating and maintaining a variety of equipment used to reprocess reusable medical/dental devices, performing required daily, weekly, and monthly user maintenance procedures.
• Providing clinical leadership, guidance, and applicable training to co-workers pertaining to MDR activities to ensure full compliance to all relevant policies, procedures, and standards.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a formal Medical Device Reprocessing training program with an accredited college or institution.
• Certified as a Medical Reprocessing Technician through the Canadian Standards Association. NOTE: Candidates who are not currently certified, but who are eligible to write the Canadian Standards Association Certified Medical Reprocessing Technician Personnel exam will also be considered.
• Provincial certification (as required) by the province of employment.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to obtain Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level.

Security clearances

• A security clearance and/or vulnerable sector screening might be required for this position.
• Our recruiter will walk you through the security clearance requirement and process.

Apply Today

If you’re passionate about patient safety, precision, and working in a highly professional environment, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become a valued part of the Calian team.