Medical Device Reprocessing Technician - OR

Halton Healthcare•Oakville, ON

3d•CA$31 - CA$32•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the surgical team, O.R. Support staff assists O.R. Nursing staff and physicians in the provision of patient care. Position involves positioning of patients, cleaning of Operating rooms, ensuring all necessary supplies and equipment are available when needed, collection and return of equipment and specimens, stocking of rooms and their assistance as required. Will provide support to the operating room staff in the care of the preoperative patient. Case cart management, picking cases, stocking, patient transportation.

Requirements

Minimum grade 12 education required
Current certificate from a recognized college level Medical Device Reprocessing Course or CSA Medical Device Reprocessing Certification required; combination of in-class and apprenticeship hours preferred.
One year experience in the OR, doing the OR support role required
Previous Central Sterilization and Reprocessing experience required.
Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
Aptitude for working with delicate and heavy equipment, ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
Satisfactory employment and attendance record required.
Strong patient centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment
Ability to manage execution
Ability to foster teamwork and cooperation

Nice To Haves

Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Ready to drive change and innovation.

Responsibilities

Positioning of patients
Cleaning of Operating rooms
Ensuring all necessary supplies and equipment are available when needed
Collection and return of equipment and specimens
Stocking of rooms
Assistance as required
Provide support to the operating room staff in the care of the preoperative patient
Case cart management
Picking cases
Stocking
Patient transportation