Medical Device Reprocessing Technician, Resource - Medical Device Reprocessing

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Halifax, NS

3d•CA$23 - CA$28•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager and Supervisor of the Medical Device Reprocessing Department and in accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, the MDR Resource Technician is responsible for implementing, organizing and maintaining equipment write-ups (SOP’s) for MDR patient care and OR surgical instrumentation & equipment. The Technician reviews Manufacturer's Instructions For Use literature in order to approve instrumentation and equipment to be purchased, orders and maintains implant inventory, liaises with the OR regarding equipment, supplies, pick tickets and scheduling issues, creates and updates item master back up list, updates procedure back-up maps and photographs new equipment/instruments for the write-ups. All responsibilities are carried out in adherence to professional standards, manufacturer’s instructions and departmental policies and procedures. The MDR Tech ensures that the principles and practices that guide our work as NSHA such as the mission, vision, values, expected behaviors, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships, and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the services they provide and through the messages they deliver.

Requirements

Grade 12
Successful completion of an approved Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program (course with practicum preferred)
Minimum 3 years recent experience as Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Certification or must successfully complete within 3 months of start
Computer experience with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Knowledge of systems such as SAP, PHS, SIMS and HSM
Knowledge of Infection Control measures and Routine Practices
Demonstrated organizational skills and a high degree of initiative and self-motivation are required
Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and comprehension skills
Critical thinking skills to aid with problem solving
An aptitude for tasks requiring manual dexterity and technical skill
Required to carry up to a maximum of 30 pounds.
Position includes repetitive bending, lifting, pushing and pulling carts.
Constant standing and walking.
Exposure to chemicals, blood and body fluids and extreme heat and humidity as well as loud noise

Nice To Haves

Formal education in anatomy, medical terminology, microbiology, infection control preferred
Membership with the Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Nova Scotia preferred
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

Implementing, organizing and maintaining equipment write-ups (SOP’s) for MDR patient care and OR surgical instrumentation & equipment.
Reviewing Manufacturer's Instructions For Use literature in order to approve instrumentation and equipment to be purchased.
Ordering and maintaining implant inventory.
Liaising with the OR regarding equipment, supplies, pick tickets and scheduling issues.
Creating and updating item master back up list.
Updating procedure back-up maps.
Photographing new equipment/instruments for the write-ups.
Ensuring that the principles and practices that guide our work as NSHA such as the mission, vision, values, expected behaviors, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships, and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the services they provide and through the messages they deliver.