SPD Technician (CUPE), MDRD - Full Time - Markham Stouffville Hospital

Oak Valley Health•Markham, ON

5d•CA$28 - CA$31•Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong organizational and customer service focus to work as a member of the Medical Device Reprocessing team. Working closely with other Medical Device Reprocessing Technicians, Porters, Operating Room and clinic staff, you will support an environment where the focus is on quality patient care.

Requirements

Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, sterilization, and accuracy in all processes to ensure patient safety and quality care outcomes.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical device reprocessing standards and a working knowledge of departmental equipment and processes
Graduate from a Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) program at a recognized College or MDRAO certification with recent experience in a Medical Device Reprocessing department (MDRD) and appropriate re-certification (every 5 years)
Recent experience in a MDRD setting is Required
Demonstrated knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterilization equipment and medical device reprocessing techniques and standards is mandatory
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within the interprofessional team
Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize is essential
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment requiring minimal supervision
Demonstrated knowledge of computers required
Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Nice To Haves

Membership with MDRAO is an asset

Responsibilities

Receiving and decontaminating of soiled and contaminated instruments and equipment
Preparation, wrapping, packaging of instruments and equipment for the Operating Room and other areas of the hospital
Sterilization of equipment and instruments
Reviewing and picking of case cart requisitions
Completing requests from units needing supplies, equipment or instruments and ensuring they are obtained and transported in a timely manner
Maintaining the quality and functioning of the departments' rarge equipment such as cart washers, washer/disinfectors and sterilizers through appropriate cleaning and validation