Medical Device Reprocessing Technician - (223339)

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

Job summary

A local health authority in Nova Scotia seeks a Sterile Supply Processing Attendant responsible for cleaning, sorting, and sterilizing instruments used in the Operating Room and other hospital areas. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, have completed a Sterile Supply Processing course, and demonstrate effective communication skills. Physical ability and organizational skills are essential for this role, contributing to the safety and quality of care delivered in the facility.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Grade 12.
• Completion of Sterile Supply Processing course.
• One year recent related experience or equivalent combination of education and training.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, sorting, assembling, and picking of instrument sets.
• Wrap and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Distribute instruments 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

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.