Medical Device Reprocessing Technician II

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Brandon, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Device Reprocessing Technician II supports Prairie Mountain Health’s vision and values by performing technical duties related to the decontamination, sterilization, reassembly, functional testing, record keeping, and distribution of medical and surgical supplies to areas across the region. Work is carried out in accordance with infection-control principles, decontamination, sterilization and aseptic techniques, and established policies, procedures, and safety standards. The role processes medical devices, equipment, supplies, and trays for the operating room and other patient-care areas; operates and monitors sterilizing equipment; performs quality-assurance tests and routine preventative maintenance; identifies and reports damaged or malfunctioning items; and maintains supply levels, inventory, and processing records. It also involves filling and delivering requests, preparing and distributing sets and supplies for procedures, replenishing carts, cleaning work and storage areas and equipment, performing clerical duties, assisting with staff and student orientation, monitoring environmental safety, and participating in evaluations and trials of medical devices and supplies.

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.
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.
Ability to respect and promote confidentiality.
Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered.

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 medical 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 perform standard quality-assurance tests in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
Store and rotate sterilized items.
Monitor and maintain established sterile and non-sterile supply levels by performing inventory counts, requisitioning supplies and equipment, and reporting and recording shortages, problems, and complaints.
Maintain records of medical devices, supplies, and equipment processed and requisitioned 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 assigned patient-care areas.
Print pick lists using a computerized system and pick and distribute device sets, equipment, and supplies for procedures and patient-care areas.
Replenish procedure and specialty supply carts for patient-care areas on a regular schedule.
Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of workstations, work areas, storage areas, processing machines, and equipment.
Perform related clerical duties, including maintaining records, answering telephones, and retrieving information from a computer.
Assist with orientation and training of new staff and students.
Perform and record environmental safety monitoring activities.
Participate in evaluations and trials of medical devices, equipment, and supplies.
Perform other related duties as assigned.