Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
About The Position
The Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto is seeking a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician for an 8-month term position. This role is crucial for ensuring that the Medical Device Reprocessing Department (MDRD) adheres to established guidelines and standards from various health organizations. The technician will be responsible for instrument cleaning and inspection, restocking kits and burrs, reprocessing, sterilizing, stocking, and managing the pickup and delivery of supplies. The position requires significant care and attention to detail to limit potential impacts beyond the immediate work area, ensure compliance, and provide safety training. Peer training and orientation are also part of the role, with opportunities to learn from peers. Other duties may be assigned as needed by the department and Faculty.
Requirements
- College Certificate in Medical Device Reprocessing that includes practicum or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum two years relevant experience in a Medical Device Reprocessing Department.
- Previous experience working with dental instruments required.
- Demonstrated experience using reprocessing equipment such as washer disinfectors, cart washers, ultrasonics, and steam sterilizers.
- Aptitude for working with delicate and complex instrumentation.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Good computer skills including MS Office and experience using patient or instrument tracking system.
- Ability to take direction, prioritize and multi-task, and be quick thinking.
- Attention to detail, and good judgment.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, the ability to push/pull case carts filled with instruments, lift up to 25 pounds frequently, ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time, bend and reach frequently.
- Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using AxiUm software.
Responsibilities
- Applying established standards when cleaning, sanitizing and/or sterilizing facilities
- Checking that assigned work completed meets expected standards
- Preparing, assembling and setting-up material, equipment and supplies according to the needs of the facility
- Analyzing service delivery and/or internal processes and recommending improvements
- Performing routine data entry
- Providing significant care and attention to limit potential impact beyond immediate work area
- Ensuring compliance and providing safety training/instruction with potential impact beyond the immediate work area
- Providing safety training and ensuring compliance to occupational safety precautions
Benefits
- Annual step progression salary increase
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
