Medical Devices Reprocessing Technician - CVH Medical Device Reprocessing Services

Mackenzie Health; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackenzie Health in Vaughan is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician responsible for the decontamination and sterilization of medical equipment and instruments. The ideal candidate will have a Secondary School diploma and completion of a Sterile Processing Technician Program, along with two years of experience in handling surgical instruments.

This role emphasizes effective workload management and adherence to safety policies, ensuring a commitment to exemplary patient care within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience working with complex surgical instruments.
• Experience with low-temperature sterilization.
• Demonstrated knowledge of high-level disinfection of endoscopes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for decontamination, reprocessing, and sterilization of equipment.
• Manage workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to a safe and inclusive environment through compliance with safety policies.

Skills

Cleaning/decontamination skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Computer experience

Infection control knowledge

Empathetic communication

Education

Secondary School or equivalent

Sterile Processing Technician Program

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for decontamination, reprocessing and sterilization of equipment, supplies and instrumentation.

Contribute to safe, quality care by:

• Managing a workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Addressing and resolving issues in a productive, respectful manner.
• Exercising sound professional judgment and using best practice guidelines.
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive environment for all through compliance with patient and staff safety policies and procedures.

What must you have?

• Secondary School or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Sterile Processing Technician Program (or Equivalent) through an accredited College.
• Two years’ experience working with complex surgical instruments, i.e. operating room instrumentation.
• Experience with Low Temperature Sterilization.
• Computer experience required.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology required.

What else do you bring?

• Demonstrated knowledge of cleaning/decontamination, inspecting, testing, packaging and sterilization of instrumentation and high level disinfection of endoscopes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cleaning/decontamination, inspecting, testing, packaging and sterilization of instrumentation; pasteurization of respiratory equipment.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Infection Control and principles of Asepsis.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring and values – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

Preferably, your profile also includes:

• Two years of working experience in CS/SPD preferred.
• Previous experience within the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician classification.

*This position is represented by OPSEU.*
You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Our hiring process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.