Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves disassembling and decontaminating surgical instruments, respiratory equipment, and other patient-care equipment according to departmental procedures and Infection Control policies. The technician will also assemble, inspect, package, and sterilize instruments, equipment, and surgical linens. Active participation in Quality Improvement programs and performing various cleaning duties using aseptic technique are also key aspects of the position. Additionally, the role includes transporting supplies between the MDR department, the OR, and the ER Trauma Room.

Requirements

• Current MDR experience required.
• Grade 12 or recognized equivalent.
• Successful completion of a recognized CRCST Program with appropriate certification.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Physical ability to tolerate constant standing, walking, bending and lifting.
• Ability to tolerate and work with chemical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles and decontaminates surgical instruments, respiratory equipment, and other patient-care equipment as prescribed by departmental operating procedures and in accordance with Infection Control policies.
• Assembles, inspects, packages, and sterilizes instruments, equipment, surgical linens as prescribed by departmental operating procedures.
• Actively participates in the department's Quality Improvement programs/activities.
• Performs various cleaning duties following aseptic technique.
• Transports supplies between the MDR department, the OR and the ER Trauma Room.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED