Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Medical Device Reprocessing Technician. This role is crucial for ensuring patient and staff safety by maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and sterilization for medical instruments. You will perform a variety of tasks, including cleaning, sorting, and sterilizing equipment used in operating rooms and other hospital areas. If you have a passion for health care and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to patient care and safety. Join a team committed to excellence in health services and make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 and Sterile Supply Processing course required.
• One year of recent related experience or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, sorting, assembling, and picking instrument sets and equipment.
• Wrapping and sterilizing instruments using applicable techniques.

Skills

Knowledge of medical and surgical terminology

Mathematical aptitude

Ability to organize work

Physical ability to carry out duties

Ability to operate related equipment

Effective verbal and written communication

Education

Grade 12

Sterile Supply Processing course

One year related experience

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Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to Supervisor/Team Lead. Performs a variety of duties such as cleaning, sorting, assembling, and picking of simple and complex types of instrument sets, equipment, and endoscopes used in the Operating Room (O.R.), Endoscopy, and other areas of the hospital. Wraps and sterilizes instruments and equipment, utilizing applicable sterilization techniques, and distributes to appropriate areas. Performs related computerized and clerical duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience
Grade 12, successful completion of Sterile Supply Processing course, plus one year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of medical and surgical terminology.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to organize work.
• Physical ability to carry out duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Link To Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD461.pdf

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care