Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

ClearpointHealth.c; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly regarded healthcare provider in Vancouver is hiring a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician. This role involves ensuring the cleanliness, assembly, and proper sterilization of medical devices in a fast-paced environment. The technician will work closely with surgical teams and follow strict infection control protocols, making it an essential position for patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Recent experience in an acute hospital medical device reprocessing environment as asset.

Responsibilities

• Collect, disassemble, clean, disinfect, assemble, function test, package, sterilize, store and distribute reusable medical devices.
• Operate and maintain a variety of equipment used to reprocess reusable medical devices.
• Follow established safety and infection control protocols.

Skills

Cleaning

Disassembly

Sterilization

Quality assurance testing

Infection control practices

Education

Completion of an accredited Medical Device Reprocessing program

Job description

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

False Creek Healthcare Centre, a division of Clearpoint Health Network, is now hiring a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician, Casual

Employment Type: Casual

Number of Positions: 1

Wage: $25/hr-$30/hr

The Centre, located in downtown Vancouver, has three operating rooms and specializes in ENT, plastic surgery, oculoplasty, spine, gynecological procedures, and hernia surgery.

Position Summary

The medical device reprocessing (MDR) technician is responsible for the cleaning, disassembly, reassembly and sterilization of hospital 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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, disassemble, clean, disinfect, assemble, function test, package, sterilize, store and distribute reusable medical devices, equipment and supplies used in the surgical suite.
• Operate and maintain a variety of equipment used to reprocess reusable medical devices.
• Assemble and provide reusable medical device sets and carts as ordered for a variety of surgical procedures.
• Inventory, monitor, order, replenish and rotate supplies in the work area.
• Cleaning and disinfecting work areas, and inspecting and maintaining supplies to ensure supplies are functioning and surgical areas are well stocked.
• Follow established safety and infection control protocols.
• Document and report on activities within the work area.
• Provide leadership and guidance to co-workers.
• Maintain surgical inventory, and stock supplies as per protocol.
• Support peri-operative suite as requested.

Qualifications

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

Clearpoint Health Network Inc. is Canada’s largest trusted provider of independent surgical and multi-disciplinary medical centres across Canada. Working in close collaboration with hospitals, insurance providers, provincial and 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.

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Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.