Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
About The Position
The medical device reprocessing (MDR) technician is responsible for the cleaning, disassembly, reassembly, and sterilization of surgical supplies, equipment and reusable medical devices following CSA Z314 Standards. 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. Duties may vary depending on each facility’s organizational structure, reprocessing equipment, and medical device inventory. 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.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Medical Device Reprocessing program.
- CSA Certification for Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technicians (CMDRT); or International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management Certification for Certified Registered Central Service Technicians (IAHCSMM).
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
Nice To Haves
- Recent experience in an acute hospital medical device reprocessing environment as asset.
- Experience with endoscopy reprocessing is an asset
Responsibilities
- Collect, disassemble, clean, disinfect, assemble, function test, package, sterilize, store and distribute reusable medical devices, equipment and supplies used in the surgical suite.
- Operate and maintain a variety of equipment used to reprocess reusable medical devices.
- Assemble and provide reusable medical device sets and carts as ordered for a variety of surgical procedures.
- Inventory, monitor, order, replenish and rotate supplies in the work area.
- Cleaning and disinfecting work areas and inspecting and maintaining supplies to ensure supplies are functioning and surgical areas are well stocked.
- Follow established safety and infection control protocols.
- Document and report on activities within the work area.
- Provide leadership and guidance to co-workers.
- Support peri-operative suite as requested.
- Performs related duties as assigned by the MDR lead.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
