Medical Device Reprocessing Technician - (222504)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Nova Scotia seeks a candidate for a position involving the cleaning and sterilizing of medical instruments used in various hospital areas. The ideal applicant will have Grade 12 education and completion of a Sterile Supply Processing course. Responsibilities include organizing work, adhering to safety standards, and performing clerical duties as needed. Strong communication and physical abilities are essential for this role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform various duties such as cleaning, sorting, assembling, and picking of medical instruments in the O.R.
• Wrap and sterilize instruments and distribute to appropriate areas.
• Perform related computerized and clerical duties.

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

Successful completion of 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

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.