Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

Erie Shores HealthCare; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a community hospital where your role as a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician will be crucial in ensuring the safety and quality of patient care. In this part-time position, you will be responsible for the decontamination and sterilization of medical supplies, operating essential equipment, and maintaining inventory levels. This opportunity allows you to contribute to a vital service in a diverse community, while also promoting teamwork and effective communication. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this role offers a fulfilling path in the medical field.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in sterilization and instrument reprocessing in a hospital setting preferred.
• Knowledge of sterilization equipment handling and techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collect, decontaminate and process reusable supplies for cleaning and sterilization.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and communicate effectively.

Skills

Sterilization Techniques

Medical Device Reprocessing

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Physical Endurance

Education

Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Ontario (MDRAO) MDR Techniques Course

Sterile Supply Processing Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Welcome to Erie Shores HealthCare's Website

Become Part of a Team That’s Improving Lives

Erie Shores HealthCare is a 58-bed acute care community hospital serving the southernmost part of Canada. Our 110,000-person catchment area includes the communities of Leamington, Kingsville, Essex, Amherstburg, Belle River, and Wheatley.

Join a team where you can make a difference in one of the country's most unique and diverse communities.

Department:

Medical Device Reprocessing Department (MDRD)

Status:

Temporary Part Time

Bargaining Unit:

UNIFOR Service

Applications are now being accepted for a MDR Technician. The commitment to this part-time position is 37.5 hours per bi-weekly pay period. The successful applicant will be required to work Monday-Sunday 0700-1500, 0800-1600, 0900-1500 and 1000-1800, including holidays.

Job Functions

• Adhere to policies and procedures established for the assigned department while supporting the Mission, Vision and Values of Erie Shores Healthcare
• Maintain the confidentiality of all patient information
• Collect, decontaminate and process for appropriate cleaning, and/or sterilization of reusable supplies from all nursing units and other patient care areas as appropriate.
• Operate and care for equipment used in the department following established procedures.
• Perform quality control and safety checks as required.
• Deliver linen to patient care areas.
• Maintain quotas of supplies on each nursing unit (fill exchange carts, top up, deliver as necessary and accurately document the quantities issued).
• Check and replace outdated supplies as necessary including disaster supplies and crash carts.
• Maintain adequate inventory of instruments for tray set-ups.
• Assist in physical inventory count as required.
• Maintain knowledge of Hospital’s emergency planning program.
• Communicate effectively, efficiently and in a professional manner.
• Participate in meetings/committees as appointed.
• Promote teamwork.
• Attend appropriate in-service and continuing education.
• Participate in the orientation of new employees.
• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Ontario (MDRAO) MDR Techniques Course required.
• Sterile Supply Processing certificate from recognized College preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in sterilization and instrument reprocessing in a hospital setting preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and practice related to techniques.
• Knowledge of sterilization equipment handling.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills essential and the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team with limited supervision.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job including constant walking, standing, bending and lifting moderate to heavy weights.

Erie Shores HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations available on request in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under ESHC’s Accommodation Policy.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.