Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

Position Details

Posting #: 29354

Department: Medical Device Reprocessing

Employee Type: Temporary, Full Time

If Temporary, Number of Weeks: 26

Union: CUPE

Openings Remaining: 1

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Sunday, Weekends, Holidays

Time of Day: Days, Afternoons

Shift: Rotating, 7.5 hour

Shift Start: 6:30, 7:00, 8:30, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 15:00 Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 08/10/2024

Closing Date: 15/10/2024 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

Position Summary

The Medical Device Reprocessing Technician uses knowledge of infection control principles and medical aseptic techniques to ensure the appropriate level of sterility of reusable medical devices and equipment entrusted to their care. They ensure clean, disinfected, properly assembled and sterile and/or high level disinfected reusable medical devices and equipment are readily available to the entire hospital.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• Applicant must meet one of the following 3 education options:
  
  

1 .Successful completion of a Certificate or Diploma in Sterile Supply/Medical Device Reprocessing through a recognized post-secondary educational institution

2 .Valid CSAO certificate plus a minimum of 900 hours of recent (within the past 5 years) medical device reprocessing experience

• Valid CMDRT certification
• Must be able to speak, write and read English
• Recent MDR experience preferred
• Basic data entry skills and familiarity with computerized tracking and ordering systems for material management
• Basic skill level in MSExcel for looking up schedules and MSWord and Photoshop for updating instructions manuals
• Familiarity with techniques, products and machinery used to safely decontaminate specialized instruments
• Basic understanding and appreciation of principles of microbiology
• Must be physically capable of lifting and/or pushing heavy loads, standing and walking for long periods of time
• Applicants must have demonstrated ability to accept responsibilities, work with minimal supervision and show initiative
• Good interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills required
• Demonstrated commitment to the values of Service, Responsible Stewardship, Community Responsiveness and Respect
• Good work performance and attendance record is essential
  
  

WAGE RATE

Hourly: $28.87...$30.14...$31.37 (plus14% in lieu of benefits)

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.