Medical Device Reprocessing Technician II

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Brandon, FL

About The Position

The Medical Device Reprocessing Technician II performs detailed technical duties involving decontamination, sterilization, reassembly, functional testing, record keeping, and distribution of medical and surgical supplies to areas throughout the region. Work is carried out in accordance with infection-control, decontamination, sterilization, and aseptic-technique principles and established policies, procedures, and safety standards. The position is based at Brandon Regional Health Centre in the Medical Device Reprocessing department and is 0.60 FTE, with day and night shifts.

Requirements

Grade 12 education (Manitoba standards) or equivalent GED certificate.
Completion of a recognized Medical Device Sterile Supply Processing course or a current Medical Device Technician Certificate.
One year of full-time-equivalent experience in a Medical Device Reprocessing Department within the last three years.
Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, internet applications, and other information technology.
Manitoba Class 5 driver's licence and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently.
Demonstrated communication skills.
Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures.
Ability to display independent judgment.
Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis.
Successful completion of a Criminal Records Check, including vulnerable sector, Adult Abuse Registry Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check; the successful candidate is responsible for related service charges.

Responsibilities

Receive, sort, disassemble, clean, decontaminate, sterilize, assemble, wrap, and reassemble trays, medical devices, carts, supplies, and equipment for the operating room and other regional areas.
Perform routine preventative maintenance on medical devices, equipment, and supplies.
Identify damaged or malfunctioning devices, equipment, and supplies; report and record issues; and initiate and follow up on repairs as required.
Load and operate sterilizing equipment, monitor its operation, and conduct standard quality assurance tests on sterilization effectiveness according to manufacturer specifications.
Store and rotate sterilized items.
Monitor and maintain established sterile and non-sterile supply levels, including conducting inventory counts, requisitioning supplies and equipment, and reporting and recording shortages, problems, and complaints.
Maintain records of processed and requisitioned medical devices, supplies, and equipment in accordance with established procedures.
Receive, fill, and deliver urgent and routine requests for medical devices, supplies, and equipment for the operating room and other patient-care areas.
Print pick lists using a computerized system and pick and distribute medical device sets, equipment, and supplies for procedures and patient-care areas.
Replenish procedure and specialty supply carts on a regular schedule according to established policies and procedures.
Clean and sanitize workstations, storage areas, processing machines, and equipment.
Perform related clerical duties, including maintaining records, answering telephones, and retrieving information from the computer.
Assist with the orientation and training of new staff and students.
Perform and record environmental safety monitoring activities.
Participate in the evaluation and trial of medical devices, equipment, and supplies.
Perform other related duties as assigned.