Medical Device Reprocessing Technician - (215943)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Victoria is seeking a Sterile Supply Processing Technician responsible for cleaning, sorting, and sterilizing instruments used in the Operating Room. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12 education and a Sterile Supply Processing certification, along with effective communication and organizational skills. Join a team dedicated to patient and staff safety and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education with a Sterile Supply Processing course.
• Recent experience in a similar role.
• Ability to handle and clean surgical instruments.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and sorting of surgical instruments.
• Wrap and sterilize equipment using appropriate techniques.
• Execute related clerical duties.

Skills

Knowledge of medical and surgical terminology

Mathematical aptitude

Ability to organize work

Physical ability to carry out duties

Ability to operate related equipment

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Education

Grade 12

Completion of Sterile Supply Processing course

One year recent related experience

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.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD461.pdf