Medical Device Reprocessing Technician – Part-Time – MS – Belleville

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

Job description: Job Number:

J0621-1164

Union:

UNIFOR

Salary:

$25.17 – $26.12/Hour

Job Title:

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician – Part-Time – MS – Belleville

Job Status:

Permanent Part Time

Department:

MDRD

Site:

QHC Belleville General Hospital

Job Category:

Technician Careers

Number of Positions:

1

Date Posted:

June 30, 2021

Hours:

8 hour days, evenings, nights, weekends

Quinte Health Care (QHC), located in south/central Ontario, is an integrated system of hospitals working with our partners to provide exceptional care. Our four hospitals: Belleville General Hospital, Trenton Memorial Hospital, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital and North Hastings Hospital, offer high-quality, comprehensive health services to nearly 200,000 people throughout the region.

With fantastic restaurants, a thriving arts and culture scene, and more than 40 wineries, the Quinte region is an excellent place to live. The array of parks, picturesque beaches, golf courses, and waterfront trails, provide plenty of opportunity for outdoor adventure. This dynamic, growing community offers affordable housing in both urban and rural settings and is an easy commute to larger centres such as Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa and Montreal. Visit www.bayofquinte.ca to learn more about the region.

QHC’s vision is to provide exceptional and compassionate care and to be valued by our communities and inspired by the people we serve. We strive to enhance the quality and safety of care, create an exceptional safety experience, provide effective care transitions, and be an exceptional workplace. In applying to any of our careers, all candidates will promote a safe environment by informing their manager of any relevant issues related to patients, families or staff and maintain a focus on patient and staff safety in all aspects of duties performed.

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
• • 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.
• Ability to comprehend detailed written procedures, follow instructions, and basic computer

skills.

• 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.

Physical Demands Analysis

Strength

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

Mobility

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

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

• Required Occasionally – fine finger movements, foot action

Dexterity

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

pinching, fine finger movements

• Required Occasionally – balancing, foot action

Equal Opportunity

Quinte Health Care 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 for assistance.

Quinte Health Care 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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