Medical Device Reprocessing Technician- Sterile Processing and Distribution- Part Time

Sault Area Hospital; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Sault Area Hospital seeks a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician for Sterile Processing and Distribution on a part-time basis. The role involves safely operating reprocessing equipment, disassembling, cleaning, sterilizing and reassembling reusable medical devices in line with CSA standards and hospital policies.

The ideal candidate holds CSA/CMDRT certification, a secondary school diploma and at least 1 year of recent sterile reprocessing experience, with solid IT skills and strong

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
• Current certificate in Medical Device reprocessing, CSA, CMDRT or equivalent.
• 1 year of recent experience in sterile reprocessing.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates Medical Device Reprocessing equipment.
• Disassembles, cleans, disinfects, reassembles and sterilizes reusable medical equipment per CSA standards and hospital policies.
• Identifies and reports equipment malfunction to ensure coworker safety and corrects hazardous conditions.
• Maintains records and statistics as required.
• Keeps MDRAO or equivalent certification current.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Education

Secondary school diploma

CSA/CMDRT certification

Job description

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician- Sterile Processing and Distribution- Part Time

• Medical Device Reprocessing Technician- Sterile Processing and Distribution- Part Time

DUTIES:

• Safely operates Medical Device Reprocessing equipment.
• Safely dissembles, cleans, disinfects, reassembles and sterilizes reusable medical equipment according to the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards, manufacturer's instructions and hospital policies/procedures.
• Identifies and reports equipment malfunction to ensure safety of co-workers and takes appropriate action to rectify any hazardous conditions.
• Knows and follows Infection Control Policies, Spaulding's Classification, as well as all pertinent regulations pertaining to MDR.
• Keeps and submits completed, accurate records and statistics, as required.
• Inspects instrumentation for functionality and takes appropriate steps to rectify issues.
• Keeps MDRAO (Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Ontario) or equivalent certification current.
• Communicates with and seeks the advice of department Supervisor, as required.
• Keeps informed and maintains all educational requirements for devices and equipment (ex. Techniques Course, MDRAO)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Secondary school diploma.
• Current certificate in Medical Device reprocessing, Central Service of Ontario (CSA), Certified Medical Device Reprocessing (CMDRT) or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year recent experience in sterile reprocessing

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Canadian Standards sterilization, Spaulding's Classification, and Medical Terminology.
• Knowledge of Operating Room instrumentation care and tray set-ups, and sterile technique.
• Working knowledge of computers

ABILITY:

• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, both in person and on the telephone; tact, courtesy and alertness in public contacts.
• Demonstrated behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Vision, Values and Standards of Performance.

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted.

Individuals will be selected on the basis of their ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required.

Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy

Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted.All requests are handled confidentially.

This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.