Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (MDRT)

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Device Reprocessing Technician to join their team at a leading hospital. This role is crucial in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medical instruments and equipment used in patient care. You will be responsible for the decontamination, inspection, and sterilization of devices, with a strong emphasis on maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization. In addition to technical skills, effective communication and teamwork are essential, as you will collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Exclusive discount offers

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and completion of a Medical Device Reprocessing course required.
• One year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and training.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, test, and sterilize medical devices and instruments.
• Restock operating rooms and perform clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology

Mathematical aptitude

Effective communication skills

Ability to operate related equipment

Organizational skills

Physical ability to carry out duties

Education

Grade 12

Medical Device Reprocessing course

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $28.91/Hr. - CAD $28.91/Hr.

Job Summary

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is looking for a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician to join its team at Vancouver General Hospital!

As a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician at VCH you will:

• Perform duties related to the decontaminating, inspecting, testing, assembling, packaging, wrapping, sterilizing and distribution of hospital products to be re-processed, including simple and complex instruments, linen and equipment utilized for patient care in the operating rooms and other areas of the Hospital.
• Perform designated cleaning duties, restock operating and labour delivery operating rooms shelves, cupboards and carts according to established written procedures.
• Provide input regarding observations and interactions with patients to the unit based team.
• Perform other related clerical duties.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized Medical Device Reprocessing course, plus one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to communicate and deal effectively with others.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan.
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families.
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers.
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff.

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.