Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

Surgical Centres Inc; Regina; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Free Parking

Work life Balance

Job summary

Regina Surgical Centre, a division of Clearpoint Health Network, is recruiting an experienced Medical Device Reprocessing Technician for a casual position. The MDR technician is responsible for cleaning, disassembly, reassembly and sterilization of surgical supplies and reusable medical devices.

Essential duties include collaboration with the health care team, infection control, testing and storage of devices, and staff orientation support. Accommodation for candidates is provided where possible.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Device Reprocessing program.
• Fluent reading, writing, speaking and understanding of English.
• Recent MDR experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with all members of the health care team.
• Disassemble, clean, assemble, function test, package, sterilize and store reusable medical devices, equipment and supplies used in the surgical suite.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and protects operations.
• Assists with orientation and support for new staff to the facility.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

English fluency

MDR environment experience

Education

Accredited Medical Device Reprocessing program

Job description

Clearpoint Health Network (CHN) is one of Canada’s largest trusted provider of independent surgical and multi-disciplinary medical centres across Canada. Working in close collaboration with hospitals, insurance providers, regional health organizations and workers’ compensation boards, Clearpoint delivers high-quality care across Canada meeting the needs of patients, while alleviating capacity pressure on public health systems.

Regina Surgical Centre, a division of Clearpoint Health Network is recruiting an experienced Medical Device Reprocessing Technician for a Casual position.

No of Position 1

Employment type : Casual

Position Summary

The medical device reprocessing (MDR) technician is responsible for the cleaning, disassembly, reassembly and sterilization of surgical supplies, equipment and reusable medical devices. Principles of aseptic technique shall be used, and routine infection control practices shall be followed. The MDR technician will ensure that reusable medical devices are in proper working order, perform biological indicator, chemical indicator and other quality assurance testing and report problems to the supervisor.

• Competitive wages
• Free Parking, with electrical stalls
• Work life Balance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with all members of the health care team.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies, medication administration and storage procedures and controlled substances regulations.
• Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Disassemble, clean, assemble, function test, package, sterilize and store reusable medical devices, equipment and supplies used in surgical suite.
• Participates cooperatively and communicates effectively with team members.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Participates in educational programs as required.
• Assists with the orientation and support for new staff to the facility.
• Performs related duties as assigned by leader.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Device Reprocessing program.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Recent experience in a medical device reprocessing environment as asset.

Physical Requirements

• MDR technicians are on their feet, walking or standing for much of their shift. They may be required to bend, reach, lift and move equipment and supplies. MDR technicians are exposed to strong chemicals and bio-hazardous materials while doing their jobs. Their work areas can be noisy and busy and, at times, can be challenging or stressful.

Clearpoint Health Network Inc is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for further information.

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