Medical Device Reprocessing Technician - (218384)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Victoria is seeking a Sterile Supply Processing Technician to perform cleaning, sorting, and sterilizing duties in the Operating Room and beyond. Successful candidates will have Grade 12 education and completion of a Sterile Supply Processing course. Knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to communicate effectively are essential. Commitment to patient and staff safety is a priority in this role.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education required.
• Completion of Sterile Supply Processing course required.
• Minimum one year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, sorting, assembling, and picking of instrument sets.
• Wrap and sterilize instruments using appropriate techniques.
• Distribute instruments and equipment to appropriate areas.

Skills

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

Education

Grade 12

Sterile Supply Processing course

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