Medical Device Reprocessing Technician – Part-Time – Belleville

Job title: Medical Device Reprocessing Technician – Part-Time – Belleville

Job description: Job Number:

J1123-0512

Union:

UNIFOR

Salary:

$27.29 – $28.32/Hour

Job Title:

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician – Part-Time – Belleville

Job Status:

Permanent Part Time

Department:

MDRD

Site:

Belleville General Hospital

Job Category:

Technician Careers

Number of Positions:

1 –>

Hours:

8 hour days, evenings, nights, weekends

Belleville General Hospital (BGH) sits on the shore of the stunning Bay of Quinte. The City of Belleville features a mix of small-town charm and big-city amenities. It is a growing city, with exciting culinary experiences, sheltered waterways for boating and ice fishing, fun festivals and entertainment, beautiful trails and golf courses, a popular farmer’s market, unique shops and services, as well as popular big box and large-scale retail.

Belleville General Hospital is the largest of Quinte Health’s hospitals, with two medicine units, critical care (ICU), a lively emergency department, a wide range of surgical and diagnostic services, a busy maternal child unit, a children’s treatment centre, inpatient and outpatient stroke and rehabilitation care, inpatient and outpatient mental health services, and the regional Dr. Douglas A. MacIntosh Cancer Clinic. BGH works closely with the other three Quinte Health hospital teams, as well as regional and provincial health centres to serve our communities.

Working at Belleville General Hospital provides countless opportunities for growth and experiential learning. The inter-professional environment is supportive, friendly and nurturing, with an infusion of new staff learning from seasoned, knowledgeable colleagues. You feel a real sense of teamwork, energy and enthusiasm in the air at BGH, and an overwhelming desire to make a difference.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of the Medical Device Reprocessing Department, the key function of this role will be to workas part of a team performing tasks related to reprocessing medical instruments, devices and equipment.

Required

• Grade 12 education or equivalent combination of education and experience,
• Valid Certification in Medical Devices Reprocessing through completion of Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Ontario (MDRAO)Techniques course, completion of a course from a recognized Community College in medical device reprocessing within the last 5 years, or current status from the Canadian Standards Association certification. (Please note: IAHCSMM certification will be recognized providing the required courses CRCST and CER are complete and valid. A condition of employment would be that the successful candidate recertify through the MDRAO within one year of your start date),
• Must successfully complete the required training program within probationary period,
• Must successfully complete an annual skill update program,
• Must successfully fit test for N95 mask. Required to wear task specific PPE,

Duties

• Works as part of a team performing tasks related to reprocessing medical instruments,

devices and equipment,

• Collaborates with nursing staff within the OR as an inter-professional team,
• Prepares instruments for sterilization and operates equipment used in the cleaning and

sterilizing process,

• Inspects and assembles equipment and carts according to established guidelines,
• Performs all assignments in accordance with QHC procedures, QHC Infection Control

Guidelines, CSA standards, Health Canada and manufacturer’s instructions,

• Completes records and legal documentation as required by the above standards,
• Utilize computer systems as required with working knowledge of Meditech software, and
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands Analysis

Strength

• Required Frequently – lifting 21 pounds’ maximum average, and
• Required Occasionally – pushing/pulling.

Mobility

• Required Constantly – standing – Required Frequently – kneeling, crouching/squatting,

neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist movements, gripping, pinching, and

• Required Occasionally – fine finger movements, foot action.

Dexterity

• Required Frequently – neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist normal range of motion, gripping,

pinching, fine finger movements, and

• Required Occasionally – balancing, foot action.

Equal Opportunity

Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or for assistance.

Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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