Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

Clearpoint Health Network Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Winnipeg is seeking a Casual Medical Device Reprocessing Technician to ensure the cleaning and sterilization of surgical supplies and equipment. The role requires completion of an accredited program and fluent English communication. Candidates must have the ability to handle strong chemicals and maintain safety protocols. This position offers competitive wages and the chance to contribute to a diverse workforce.

Benefits

Wage: $23.15–$25.65/hr

Free Parking

Health & Dental Benefits

RRSP Match up to 3%

Paid Vacation & Personal Time Off

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 an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collect, disassemble, clean, disinfect, and sterilize surgical supplies.
• Operate and maintain reprocessing equipment.
• Monitor and replenish supplies in the work area.
• Follow established safety and infection control protocols.
• Document and report on activities within the work area.

Skills

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently

Experience in acute hospital medical device reprocessing

Education

Completion of an accredited Medical Device Reprocessing program

Job description

Overview

Maples Surgical Centre, a division of Clearpoint Health Network Inc., is recruiting for Casual Medical Device Reprocessing Technician / sterilization technician to join our team.

Available Positions: Casual
Number of Openings: Ongoing Recruitment
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Benefits

• Wage: $23.15–$25.65/hr
• Free Parking

Permanent roles include:

• Health & Dental Benefits
• RRSP Match up to 3%
• Paid Vacation & Personal Time Off

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.

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
• Assist with OR cleaning and turnovers between cases

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 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.

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