Medical Device Reprocessing Technician - Truro, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Truro, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID: 168064

Company:
Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Northern
Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre

Department:
OPNZ PERI Medical Device Reprocess CEH

Type of Employment:
Casual
Casual Relief (3%
FTE) x 1
position(s)****Status: CUPE
Support** Position**
Posting Closing Date: 15-Nov-23

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.

About the Opportunity:

The Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) Technician works under the direction of the Medical Device Reprocessing Manager in collaboration with all internal and external users of the MDR Service to effectively provide safe, clean, and sterile equipment, supplies, and instruments according to prescribed approved procedures and techniques.

The Medical Device Reprocessing staff will be responsible to function in all areas of reprocessing.

The MDR Technician is responsible for providing sterile equipment and supplies to the Surgical Suite, and is responsible for the reprocessing of flexible scopes within the Endoscopy and Operating Room Departments.

All of the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician's responsibilities are carried out in adherence to professional standards, manufacturer's instructions and departmental policies and procedures.

The MDR Technician ensures that the principles and practices that guide our work such as the mission, vision, values, expected behaviors, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the services they provide and through the messages they deliver.

Physical Demands:

Repetitive bending, repetitive lifting and carrying up to a maximum of 30 pounds, repetitive pushing and pulling carts up to a maximum of 400 pounds.

Constant standing and walking. Exposure to chemicals, blood and body fluids and extreme heat and humidity as well as loud noise.

About You:

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

Grade 1
Successful completion of an approved MDR Technician Program is required
MDR Technician Certification is preferred
One (1) year experience in MDR is preferred
Knowledge of infection control principles and the sterilization process
Computer experience, medical terminology, microbiology, knowledge of infection control measures and practices
Ability to work with delicate instruments and to operate large equipment
Ability to communicate well with all user departments and work effectively as a team member
Ability to demonstrate good problem solving and decision making skills
Ability to stand for long periods of time assembling instruments, utensils and sets of instruments
Ability to withstand heavy instrument sets and to push/pull carts to and from units
Tolerance to preenzymes, detergents, disinfectants and stain removers in the decontamination process
Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred

Where there are no applicants who have completed the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program, consideration for a MDR Tech 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 in Training position).

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

Hours:

Casual Relief positions
Shifts include days, evening, weekends, holidays and on call rotations (24 hours operations)

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $24.68 Hourly

Once You've Applied
This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile.

Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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