Medical Device Reprocessing Technician - Mentorship - Regular Full-Time

Yukon Hospital•Whitehorse, YT

7d•CA$32 - CA$41•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to complete a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Mentorship Program designed to develop the technical knowledge, skills and competencies required to independently perform the duties of a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician. The mentorship program will include formal online education through Vancouver Community College, and a structured preceptorship at Whitehorse General Hospital. Successful completion of all educational and clinical components of the mentorship program is a condition of continued employment. Upon successful completion of the mentorship program, the employee will continue in a permanent full-time Medical Device Reprocessing Technician position. Participation in the MDRD on-call rotation is a requirement of the position. The call schedule consists of evenings and weekends and is divided on a fair and equitable basis among Staff. Successful candidates will also be required to enter into a one (1) year Return of Service Agreement, commencing upon successful completion of the mentorship program and achievement of independent practice.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Current CPR certification
Knowledge of methods, techniques and procedures for sterilizing hospital equipment and surgical instruments
Knowledge of surgical instruments
Understanding of Universal Precautions
Ability to operate and maintain hospital equipment and machines and handle delicate instruments
Ability to organize work
Ability to set priorities
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work well with others
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Self motivated and capable of working independently and in a team environment
Ability to use computers
Physical ability to perform all functions of the position
Cross cultural awareness

Nice To Haves

Experience or exposure in a medical, healthcare, or sterile processing environment

Responsibilities

Decontaminates specialized equipment
Packages and processes instruments used in the O.R., all Yukon Hospital sites, and external partners
Performs other related duties
Participation in the MDRD on-call rotation (evenings and weekends)