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

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Bridgewater, Canada

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Description

Req ID: 150718

Company:
Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Western
Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital

Department:
OPWZ PERI Medical Device Reprocess SSRH

Type of Employment:
Casual
Hourly FT short-assignment (100%
FTE) x 1
position(s)****Status: CUPE
Support** Position**
Posting Closing Date: 23-Feb-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 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.

About You:

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

Grade 12 plus graduate of recognized Medical Device Reprocessing Technicians' course
Minimum 9 months recent related experience an asset
Medical Terminology an asset
Knowledge of sterile supply processing equipment, e.g. Steam Sterilizer, Cart wash, Amps Washer/Sterilizer, Ultrasonic, etc
Demonstrates understanding of the role of Medical Device Reprocessing in the delivery of patient care and understanding of how errors may affect medical treatment and cause financial loss
Demonstrates accountability
Sound judgment and decision making skills
Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
Demonstrates leadership abilities
Proven planning, organization and time management skills
Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health
Manual and finger dexterity along with good visual and hearing perception in order to maintain safety and efficiency of operations
Knowledge of or previous experience in nursing, infection control or microbiology
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Where there are no applicants who have completed the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program, consideration 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 enrollment upon start).

MDR Techs may also be provided with training for reprocessing in the Endoscopy department and expected to provide coverage when necessary.

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

Hours:

Short Assignment, Fulltime position; 75 hours biweekly
Beginning March 7, 2023 with a duration of August 14, 202
Dates are approximate
7.5 hour shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays
Oncall for the reprocessing of Endoscopes
Travel may be required

Compensation and Incentives:

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician:_

$ $24.56 hourly

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician in Training:_

$20.03 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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