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Medical Device Reprocessing Technician- Sterile Processing and Distribution- Full Time
- Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Experience
- 1 year recent experience in sterile reprocessing
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Duties
Individuals will be selected on the basis of their ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required.
Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.
Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy
- Safely operates Medical Device Reprocessing equipment.
- Safely dissembles, cleans, disinfects, reassembles and sterilizes reusable medical equipment according to the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards, manufacturer’s instructions and hospital policies/procedures.
- Identifies and reports equipment malfunction to ensure safety of co-workers and takes appropriate action to rectify any hazardous conditions.
- Knows and follows Infection Control Policies, Spaulding’s Classification, as well as all pertinent regulations pertaining to MDR.
- Keeps and submits completed, accurate records and statistics, as required.
- Inspects instrumentation for functionality and takes appropriate steps to rectify issues.
- Keeps MDRAO (Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Ontario) or equivalent certification current.
- Communicates with and seeks the advice of department Supervisor, as required.
- Maintains sterile inventories.
- Keeps informed and maintains all educational requirements for devices and equipment (ex. Techniques Course, MDRAO)
- Secondary school diploma.
- Current certificate in Medical Device reprocessing, Central Service of Ontario (CSA), Certified Medical Device Reprocessing (CMDRT) or equivalent.
- 1 year recent experience in sterile reprocessing
- Knowledge of Canadian Standards sterilization, Spaulding’s Classification, and Medical Terminology.
- Knowledge of Operating Room instrumentation care and tray set-ups, and sterile technique.
- Working knowledge of computers
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, both in person and on the telephone; tact, courtesy and alertness in public contacts.
- Demonstrated behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Vision, Values and Standards of Performance.
Individuals will be selected on the basis of their ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required.
Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.
Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy
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Responsibilities
Operate medical device reprocessing equipment and safely clean, disinfect, inspect, assemble, and sterilize reusable medical equipment according to applicable standards and hospital procedures. Maintain sterile inventories and accurate records, report equipment malfunctions or hazards, and keep required certifications and device-related education current.
Requirements
Requires a secondary school diploma and a current medical device reprocessing or equivalent certificate, along with one year of recent sterile reprocessing experience. Candidates should know sterilization standards, infection control, operating room instrumentation and tray setup, sterile technique, and medical terminology, and demonstrate computer, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Skills
- Medical Device Reprocessing
- Equipment Cleaning And Disinfection
- Sterilization
- Infection Control
- Spaulding’s Classification
- Equipment Inspection And Troubleshooting
- Sterile Inventory Management
- Operating Room Instrumentation
- Tray Setup
- Sterile Technique
- Medical Terminology
- Computer Skills
- Recordkeeping
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
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- Healthcare
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Medical Device Reprocessing
- Sterile Processing And Distribution
- Canadian Standards Association Standards
- Medical Device Reprocessing Association Of Ontario
- Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
- Central Service Of Ontario
- Infection Control
- Spaulding’s Classification
- Sterilization
- Disinfection
- Reusable Medical Equipment
- Operating Room Instrumentation
- Tray Setup
- Sterile Technique
- Equipment Inspection
- Equipment Malfunction Reporting
- Hazard Identification
- Sterile Inventory
- Medical Terminology
- Recordkeeping
- Computer Skills