SPD Aide

Humber River Health•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$30 - CA$30•Onsite

About The Position

Humber River Health is seeking an SPD Aide to support its Sterile Processing Department. As North America's first fully digital hospital, Humber River Health is dedicated to using technology and clinical expertise to improve patient care, reduce inefficiencies, and minimize errors. The SPD Aide will play a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards of infection control, decontamination, sterilization, and aseptic techniques within the department. This role is part of a dynamic team committed to delivering compassionate, professional, and respectful care to the community.

Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent required
Completion of Medical Device Reprocessing Certificate from a Canadian Accredited Community College.
Current registration by the Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Ontario (MDRAO)
Two years recent experience including but not limited to: reprocessing, decontamination, sterilization, inspection, testing, setting up, maintaining, transporting distribution and collection of trays, case carts, medical instruments, equipment, and hardware required
Good working knowledge of medical supplies, instruments, hardware, and sterilization equipment required
Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology
Good command of the English Language (both verbal and written) required
Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision
Ability to operate, with training, machinery, i.e. sterilizers
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position in order to perform the essential duties of the job which requires lifting/pushing (up to 25 lbs) and standing (up to 7.5 hours) for extended periods of time
Must be able to work with organic and inorganic residues such as blood and other bodily fluids and secretions seen on medical devices
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, and the ability to work alone or as a part a team
Excellent attendance and discipline free record required

Nice To Haves

An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

In accordance with the principles of infection control, decontamination, sterilization, and aseptic techniques, and established policies, procedures, and safety standards: Inspection, testing, setting up and maintaining all hardware and or trays needed by the Clinics and or departments in the hospital
Performs routine preventive maintenance on medical devices, equipment, and supplies. Identifies damaged or malfunctioning medical devices, equipment, and supplies. Reports, records, initiates, and follows up on repairs to faulty medical devices, equipment, and supplies as required
Receives, sorts, dissembles, cleans, decontamination, assembly and sterilize medical devices
Decontamination and sterilization of hardware and case cart picking
Loads and operates sterilizing equipment. Monitors sterilizing equipment operation and performs standard quality assurance tests on effectiveness of the sterilization process in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and stores, rotates medical devices
Assembly and scanning based on computerized instrument tracking system and prints labels to adhere to tray, peel pouch and containers
Receives, fills, and delivers urgent and routine requests for medical devices, supplies, and equipment for the OR and/or other patient areas
Monitors and maintains established levels of sterile and non sterile supplies used throughout the Hospital and department in accordance with pre-determined quantities and needs by performing duties such as performing inventory counts, requisitioning of supplies and equipment, reporting and recording shortages, problems and complaints related to medical devices, supplies and equipment
Adheres to departmental and Hospital policy and procedures
Performs routine cleaning/sanitation of work stations/areas, storage areas, processing machines, and equipment
Performs related clerical duties such as maintaining records, answering telephones, filing, data entry, and information retrieval from computer
Assists with orientation and training of new staff and students
Prints pick lists using a computerized system. Picks and distributes medical devices sets, equipment, and supplies for medical and/or surgical procedures for various patient care procedures/areas
Replenishes procedure and specialty supply carts for various patient care Areas on a regularly scheduled basis in accordance with established policies and procedures
Performs and records environmental safety monitoring activities
Transporting medical/surgical equipment, case carts etc.
Distribution and collection of supplies, instruments, trays, etc. from the entire hospital and reprocessing in the appropriate way may be required
Performs other related duties as assigned