Medical Device Reprocessing Assistant

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Job title: Medical Device Reprocessing Assistant

Company: St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital

Job description: POSITION: Medical Device Reprocessing AssistantUNIT: Medical Device Reprocessing DepartmentSTATUS: Regular Part TimeSALARY: $26.85 – $27.13Are you a dedicated and skilled Medical Device Reprocessing Assistant looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Join our dynamic healthcare team at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, where you will ensure our Hospital is equipped with the essential tools for providing the ultimate standard of care for our patients.WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to our dynamic Health and Wellness 360 Program including an onsite social worker
• Yoga, stretching, mindfulness sessions and much more!
• Access to a walking track, exercise circuits and the hospital gym
• An opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, diverse and talented workplace
• Be a part of a team environment where ideas for continuous improvement are encouraged and heard

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:

• Successful completion of a recognized Medical Device Reprocessing educational program

AND

• Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (CMDRT) Certification; or
• Commitment to obtain after the successful completion of 500 hours of specific medical device reprocessing work experience

OR

• Must possess a current MDRAO certificate with a commitment to complete the CMDRT Certification exam upon the expiry of your current MDR certificate and the completion of 4000 hours work experience in direct medical device reprocessing within the last five (5) years.

• Ability to organize own workload in a fast-paced environment, remain calm in emergency situations, and work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated knowledge of all methods of sterilization and chemical disinfection and principles of aseptic technique
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job
• Acceptable performance record that is in alignment with STEGH’s values and code of conduct
• Excellent attendance record

WHAT WE PREFER YOU TO HAVE:

• Minimum one (1) year of recent experience in the care and handling of surgical instruments and equipment, and operation of various types of sterilizers
• Certificate in endoscopic scope reprocessing

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:The Medical Device Reprocessing Department provides reprocessing services of medical instruments and devices to care providers within our Hospital. All reprocessing is conducted by certified MDR Assistants following strict CSA standards in our state-of-the-art department.The Medical Device Reprocessing Assistant will perform assigned duties in accordance with the departmental standards of practice, policies and procedures and may required to perform duties including but not limited to:

• Decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, wrapping, sterilizing, and distributing patient care equipment, reusable supplies, instrumentation and additional support services as needed in a manner that adheres to guidelines and standards set by organizations such as CSA (Canadian Standards Association), PIDAC (Provincial Infections Diseases Advisory Committee), MDRAO (Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Ontario) and Health Canada.
• The MDR Assistant is also responsible for effectively communicating in a professional manner to other departments in order to ensure their reprocessing needs are met in a timely and efficient manner.

HOURS:The successful candidate must be available to work all tours applicable to the department in accordance with the availability and non-availability requirements outlined in the Collective Agreement. In addition, this position must be flexible to occasional changes in hours when required to meet the operational needs of the department.#IND

Location: Saint Thomas, ON

Job date: Sun, 02 Mar 2025 07:04:27 GMT