Medical Device Reprocessing Technician – Sterile Processing and Distribution (SPD) – Part Time (2)

Sault Area Hospital; Sault Ste. Marie; Presencial; CAD 28 000 - 39 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Sault Area Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, is seeking a part-time Medical Device Reprocessing Technician for Sterile Processing and Distribution (SPD).

The role involves safely operating MDR equipment, cleaning, sterilizing, and reassembling reusable medical equipment, while adhering to CSA standards and hospital policies. The candidate should be enrolled in an MDR course, maintain certifications, and possess strong communication skills and professionalism to interact with staff and

Qualificações

• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships and interact with people in a pleasant, responsible manner.

Responsabilidades

• Safely operates Medical Device Reprocessing equipment.
• Disassembles, cleans, disinfects, reassembles and sterilizes reusable medical equipment per CSA standards and hospital policies.
• Identifies equipment malfunctions and reports issues to ensure safety.
• Maintains records and statistics as required.
• Keeps certifications current (MDRAO/MDR).
• Communicates with department Supervisor as required.
• Maintains ongoing education for devices and equipment.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Formação académica

Secondary school diploma

MDRAO/MDR course enrollment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician - Sterile Processing and Distribution (SPD) - Part Time (2)

• Medical Device Reprocessing Technician - Sterile Processing and Distribution (SPD) - Part Time (2)

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.
• Must be enrolled in a Medical Device Reprocessing Course (Ie. MDRAO, MDR techniques Online Course) or refresher.

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: Further employment is conditional on the successful completion of this training and obtaining Provincial Certification.

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.