Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading health services provider in Nova Scotia, where your skills in medical device reprocessing will contribute to the health and well-being of patients. This role involves critical responsibilities such as the decontamination and sterilization of surgical supplies, ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency. With a focus on collaboration and excellence, you'll be part of a diverse team that values innovation and quality care. If you have a passion for health services and meet the qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program is required.
• Current MDR Certification and knowledge of Infection Control preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of medical supplies.
• Maintain records and perform clerical duties related to medical device reprocessing.

Skills

Medical Device Reprocessing

Infection Control Measures

Technical Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Computer Experience

Manual Dexterity

Organizational Skills

Education

Grade 12

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program

Formal Education in Anatomy/Medical Terminology

Tools

MDR Related Equipment

Job description

Req ID: 194441
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ PERI Medical Device Reprocess HI
Type of Employment: Casual Relief (3%) x 1
Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 3-Jan-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with specialized services offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration. Our passionate team provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services, including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care. Join a diverse team of innovators today.

Reporting to the Manager and Supervisor of the Medical Device Reprocessing Department, this position performs detailed technical duties related to the decontamination, sterilization, reassembly, function testing, and distribution of medical and surgical supplies for the operating room and various areas of the hospital. This position also includes related clerical duties and record keeping.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Grade 12
• Successful completion of an approved Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program (course with practicum preferred)
• Current MDR Certification with a recognized certification body
• Formal education in anatomy, medical terminology, microbiology, infection control preferred
• Membership with the Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Nova Scotia preferred
• Previous experience working in an MDR setting preferred
• Experience operating MDR related equipment
• Knowledge of Infection Control measures and Routine Practices
• Demonstrated organizational skills and a high degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Excellent comprehension, oral and written communication skills in English
• Critical thinking skills for problem solving
• An aptitude for tasks requiring manual dexterity and technical skill
• Computer experience
• Ability to carry up to 30 pounds; position includes repetitive bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling carts, constant standing and walking, exposure to chemicals, blood and body fluids, and extreme heat and humidity
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Casual Relief
• 8-hour rotating shifts include days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays
• On-call required
• Hours are subject to change
• Travel to various sites may be required

A skills test will be included as part of the selection process.

Compensation and Benefits

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician:
$21.78 - $24.68 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package, which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan (Permanent and Long Assignments only).

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. For more details, please visit Recruitment - Incentives.

This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce free of discrimination, valuing diversity, and representing the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply.

Nova Scotia Health’s Employee Career Advice (ECA) Program supports internal employees in their career development and progression. Employees can book a one-on-one meeting or view upcoming workshops on the ECA Intranet page.