MDR Technician

Requisition ID: 414655  

Position Number: CSR(CERT)GIM_99

Posting End Date: Casual

City: Gimli

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority 

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Gimli Health Centre  

Department / Unit: Reprocessing

Job Stream: Clinical Support  

Union: MGEU 

FTE: 0.00  

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings; Weekends 

Salary: As per collective agreement 

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Position Summary:

The Medical Device Reprocessing Technician shall work under the general direction of the Clinical Team Manager or designate to effectively reprocess medical devices according to CSA Standards.​The position of Medical Device Reprocessing Technician functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the mission, vision and values of the Interlake- Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

• Grade XII graduate required.
• Successful completion of a recognized Sterile Processing Technician Program required.
• Valid MDR certification from a recognized program.           
• Two (2) years reprocessing experience preferred.
• Critical problem solving and decision making is required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with staff required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Must be able to exercise initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain positive working relationships with staff and to function effectively with a regional team of health care providers.
• Ability to perform mental and physical aspects of the position.
• Participation in on-call rotation required.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.