Medical Device Reprocessing Technician 2

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Reprocesses more complex specialized surgical instruments in preparation for sterilization including: disassembling, manual washing, ultrasonic washing, quality assurance checks such as functionality and cleanliness, and reassembly of complex equipment such as the computerized stereotactic neurological instruments. Reassembles the more complex surgical sets with the various instrumentation (e.g. spinal instrumentation). The more complex instrumentation often has specialized handling instructions and often the cost of the equipment prohibits having more than one in the facility. Maintains an awareness of the subtle complexities of the instruments from all of the specialties. Reads and interprets the slate in order to anticipate surgical requirements for surgical cases on current and future shifts. Utilizes a generated pick list to complete instrumentation and consumables required for Case cart. Maintains an understanding of the dynamics of sterilization and an ability to operate any sterilization system in use within the department including preparing the device for a particular sterilization technique, operating the sterilizer, and processing monitoring readings, error codes and quality assurance for load releases. Maintains an understanding of and adheres to Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures. Handles and transports sterile supplies. Applies inverting rotation and sterility maintenance principles. Interacts in person and/or on the telephone with operating room personnel to ensure supply issues are met. Transports soiled surgical instruments and equipment, while ensuring infection control principles are followed. Critical problem-solving and decision-making is required including: prioritization of which instrument to process to meet surgical requirement; customer service complaints; dialoging with surgical staff regarding missing instruments; and determining that equipment is functional prior to preparing for sterilization. Acts as a liaison with nursing staff when preparing for emergency trauma cases.

Requirements

• Previous Medical Device Reprocessing Technician I experience required.
• Complete Grade 12 education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Successful completion of a recognized Sterile Processing Technician program required.
• Must understand and apply safety principles to self, staff and patients.
• Must demonstrate good customer service.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must have a good knowledge of surgical instrumentation, consumable supplies and sterilization techniques.
• Must be fluent in written and verbal English.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be versatile and rotate through and assist with all assignments.
• Must be capable of working under pressure and performing a wide range of duties that may require independent action.
• Must be able to apply knowledge through experience to organize duties systematically.
• Must be cooperative, alert, accept directions, and be able to function as a team member.
• Work involves frequent exposure to infectious body and blood borne organisms when working with soiled equipment and toxic effects when working with ETO sterilizers and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) products.
• Position involves meticulous attention to detail with regards to technical and mechanical ability.
• Must maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Pushing and pulling sterilizer carts and supply carts as required.
• Bending and stooping.
• Loading and unloading of carts.
• Lifting and positioning of articles in excess of 30 pounds (i.e. OR instrument pans, etc.).
• Repetitive hand arm and shoulder motions and long periods of standing.
• Potential for burns from working with steam sterilizers and hot carts.

Nice To Haves

• Previous case cart picking preferred.
• Competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.

Responsibilities

• Disassembling, manual washing, ultrasonic washing, quality assurance checks, and reassembly of complex surgical instruments.
• Reassembling complex surgical sets with various instrumentation.
• Maintaining awareness of instrument complexities from all specialties.
• Reading and interpreting surgical schedules to anticipate requirements.
• Utilizing pick lists to complete instrumentation and consumables for case carts.
• Operating sterilization systems, preparing devices for sterilization, processing monitoring readings, and handling error codes and quality assurance for load releases.
• Adhering to Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures.
• Handling and transporting sterile supplies.
• Applying inverting rotation and sterility maintenance principles.
• Interacting with operating room personnel to ensure supply needs are met.
• Transporting soiled surgical instruments and equipment while following infection control principles.
• Performing critical problem-solving and decision-making, including prioritizing instrument processing, handling customer service complaints, dialoging with surgical staff about missing instruments, and determining equipment functionality.
• Acting as a liaison with nursing staff for emergency trauma cases.

Benefits

• Term position with potential to end earlier as outlined in the collective agreement.
• Employment equity and workplace diversity are valued and supported.
• Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process for people with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

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