Technician, Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR)-Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre

Fraser Health • Abbotsford, BC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about contributing to the health and well-being of people and communities by ensuring the cleanliness and functionality of equipment in the hospital? Are you looking to bring your skills to a rewarding role in an organization that encourages employees to develop professionally? We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Casual – Technician Medical Device Reprocessing to join our team at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre. Medical device reprocessing technicians are responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and functionality of equipment and supplies in our operating rooms and other areas in the hospitals. Take this opportunity to clean, decontaminate, check, test, assemble, sterilize and distribute supplies, instruments and equipment related to the Operating Room and other areas of the Hospital; perform related clerical duties.

Requirements

• Completion of a recognized Medical Device Reprocessing Technician course which includes a practicum, plus one year's recent related experience
• Grade 12, plus successful completion of a recognized Sterile Supply Processing program, plus one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to organize work.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, decontaminates, checks, tests, assembles, sterilizes and distributes supplies, instruments and equipment related to the Operating Room and other areas of the Hospital; performs related clerical duties.
• Receives, sorts, disassembles, decontaminates, cleans, assembles, wraps, sterilizes, and stores instruments, equipment and hospital supplies from all user areas.
• Prepares equipment, instruments and supplies for storage and distribution by checking, testing, calibrating, assembling, packaging, wrapping and sterilizing according to established procedures.
• Operates departmental equipment such as automated washers, cart washer, pasteurizer, ultrasonic washer, clean dryer, heat sealer, and sterilizers.
• Reports and/or removes any malfunctioning equipment or instruments.
• Issues and/or delivers supplies when requested. Maintains in conjunction with the Supervisor or Leader, departmental stock of supplies according to established procedures by checking against inventory levels.
• Rotates stock and reprocesses outdated supplies according to departmental procedures.
• Participates in routine maintenance of Department's equipment by cleaning, checking and testing sterilizers, mechanical washers and other MDR equipment; cleans work and storage areas as required.
• Participates in the Department's Quality Assurance Program.
• Performs clerical duties such as assisting with recording of workload statistics on supplies and equipment dispatched from the department, answering the telephone, completing maintenance requisitions for signature, maintaining records, filing, and typing.
• Participates in staff orientation as requested.
• Picks supplies and instruments for surgical cases.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Comprehensive health benefits including extended health and dental 100% paid by us, that cover you and your whole family.
• Health and well-being resources, including an employee and family assistance program.
• Generous vacation time: eligible employees can earn up to four (4) weeks of vacation per year, with the possibility of accruing extra time based on there tenor with us.
• Access to exclusive staff discounts and perks with various partners including, a Transit Incentive Program
• A defined pension plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED