Medical Device Reprocessing Technician - (219761)

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Victoria, Canada, is seeking a Sterile Supply Processing Technician. The role involves cleaning, sorting, and sterilizing instruments used in surgery, requiring knowledge of medical terminology and effective communication skills. Candidates must have at least a Grade 12 education and completion of a Sterile Supply Processing course, alongside relevant experience. This position is vital in contributing to patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education required.
• Completion of Sterile Supply Processing course necessary.
• At least one year of relevant experience or equivalent education and training.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties like cleaning and sorting instrument sets and equipment.
• Wrap and sterilize instruments using appropriate techniques.
• Distribute sterilized instruments to various hospital areas.

Skills

Knowledge of medical and surgical terminology

Mathematical aptitude

Ability to organize work

Physical ability

Ability to operate related equipment

Effective communication skills

Education

Grade 12

Successful completion of Sterile Supply Processing course

One year recent related experience

Job description

Overview

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.