Medical Device Reprocessing Technicians

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Medical Device Reprocessing Technicians to ensure the safety and quality of medical care in Nova Scotia. In this vital role, you will be responsible for the meticulous decontamination, inspection, and sterilization of reusable medical devices that support surgeries and various healthcare services. With a focus on quality assurance and adherence to reprocessing standards, you'll contribute to the well-being of patients across the province. Join a diverse team of professionals in a rewarding environment that values work-life balance and offers opportunities for continuous education and career advancement.

Benefits

Extensive health and dental benefits

Enrollment in the Provincial Pension Plan

Employee discounts with corporate partners

Variety of available shifts

Continuous education and support

Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and completion of a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program required.
• Knowledge of Infection Control measures and excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of medical devices.
• Ensure healthcare teams have the necessary equipment for patient care.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Manual Dexterity

Technical Skills

Knowledge of Infection Control

Computer Experience

Competencies in Other Languages

Education

Grade 12

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program

Formal Education in Anatomy

Medical Terminology

Microbiology

Tools

MDR Related Equipment

Job description

Req ID: 190370
Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital & QEII
Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available
Union: Support Bargaining Unit, Constituent Union Based on Location

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Medical Device Reprocessing Technicians play a vital role in supporting safe, high-quality care to Nova Scotians. Technicians have detailed knowledge of reprocessing standards and quality assurance measures and are responsible for the decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable medical devices used to support surgeries, as well as the care delivered in emergency departments, ambulatory service areas, primary care clinics, long term care facilities and more. Medical Device Reprocessing Technicians work in medical device reprocessing areas at hospitals across Nova Scotia, ensuring that our healthcare teams have the equipment they need to deliver care to Nova Scotians.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Grade 12
• Successful completion of an approved Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program (Course with practicum preferred)
  • Where there are no applicants who have completed the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program, consideration for a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician in Training may be given to applicants who are currently enrolled in an approved Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program or who commit to completing this program at their own expense within the first 12 months of employment (must submit proof of course enrollment within six weeks of being hired into the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician in Training position).
• Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Certification an asset
• Formal education in anatomy, medical terminology, microbiology, infection control preferred
• Membership with the Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Nova Scotia preferred
• Experience operating MDR related equipment
• Knowledge of Infection Control measures and Routine Practices
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and comprehension
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to problem solve
• An aptitude for tasks requiring manual dexterity and technical skill
• Computer experience
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

What We Offer

• Extensive health and dental benefits
• Enrollment in the Provincial Pension Plan
• Employee discounts with dozens of corporate partners, including on travel, retail, food and more!
• Variety of available shifts
• Continuous education and support
• Opportunity for advancement within the organization

Compensation & Hours of Work

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician:

$21.78 - $24.68 hourly

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician-in-Training: $20.13

Positions include permanent, temporary and casual positions

Shifts can include days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, please contact us at [e-mail].