Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
- Calgary, AB, T2N 1B9, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Clearpoint Health Network (CHN) is one of Canada’s largest trusted provider of independent surgical and multi-disciplinary medical centres across Canada. Working in close collaboration with hospitals, insurance providers, regional health organizations and workers’ compensation boards, Clearpoint delivers high-quality care across Canada meeting the needs of patients, while alleviating capacity pressure on public health systems.
Canadian Surgery Solutions , a division of Clearpoint Health Network is hiring for MDRT 0.8 FTE
Position Summary
The medical device reprocessing (MDR) technician is responsible for the cleaning, disassembly, reassembly and sterilization of surgical supplies, equipment and reusable medical devices. Principles of aseptic technique shall be used, and routine infection control practices shall be followed. The MDR technician will ensure that reusable medical devices are in proper working order, perform biological indicator, chemical indicator and other quality assurance testing and report problems to the supervisor.
MDR technicians are on their feet, walking or standing for much of their shift. They may be required to bend, reach, lift and move equipment and supplies. MDR technicians are exposed to strong chemicals and bio-hazardous materials while doing their jobs. Their work areas can be noisy and busy and, at times, can be challenging or stressful.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with all members of the health care team.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies, medication administration and storage procedures and controlled substances regulations.
- Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Disassemble, clean, assemble, function test, package, sterilize and store reusable medical devices, equipment and supplies used in surgical suite.
- Participates cooperatively and communicates effectively with team members.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Participates in educational programs as required.
- Assists with the orientation and support for new staff to the facility.
- Performs related duties as assigned by leader.
Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited Medical Device Reprocessing program.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
- Recent experience in a medical device reprocessing environment as asset.
Clearpoint Health Network Inc is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact HR@clearpointhealth.ca for further information.
Clearpoint Health Network will only contact those candidates being considered for an interview. We sincerely appreciate your interest in this opportunity and thank you for your application. By submitting your resume, you agree to Clearpoint Health Network sharing your information with representatives of the organization responsible for the hiring process. Clearpoint Health Network will keep your resume on file and protect your personal information in accordance with governing privacy legislation.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Clean, disassemble, assemble, function-test, package, sterilize, and store reusable medical devices, equipment, and supplies used in the surgical suite. Follow aseptic and infection-control practices, perform quality assurance testing, report equipment problems, and collaborate with and support the healthcare team.
Requirements
Completion of an accredited Medical Device Reprocessing program is required, along with fluent English reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension. Recent experience in a medical device reprocessing environment is an asset.
Skills
- Medical Device Reprocessing
- Cleaning and Disinfection
- Device Disassembly and Assembly
- Sterilization
- Function Testing
- Aseptic Technique
- Infection Control
- Quality Assurance Testing
- Biological Indicator Testing
- Chemical Indicator Testing
- Team Collaboration
- Communication
- Confidentiality
- Staff Orientation and Support
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Medical Device Reprocessing
- Reusable Medical Devices
- Surgical Supplies
- Surgical Equipment
- Cleaning
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- Function Testing
- Packaging
- Sterilization
- Storage
- Aseptic Technique
- Infection Control
- Biological Indicators
- Chemical Indicators
- Quality Assurance
- Biohazardous Materials
- Confidentiality
- Medical Device Reprocessing Program