Sterile Processing Technician

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

Req ID:158087**
Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Central
Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII**
Department:OPCZ PERI Medical Device Reprocess HI**
Type of Employment:Permanent
Hourly FT
(100%
FTE) x 2
position(s)
**Status: NSGEU
Support
  • Position
    Posting Closing Date:21-Jun-23Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

About the Opportunity:


Reporting to the Manager within the Endoscopy unit, the Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for all duties associated with the collection and distribution of patient care items and the decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization handling and storage of patient care medical equipment and supplies.

All responsibilities are carried out in adherence to professional standards, manufacturers instructions and departmental policies and procedures.

About You:

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • Grade XII
  • Successful completion or current enrollment in a Central Service Technical Training Program
  • If no qualified applicants, will consider applicants who are willing to obtain certification within 12 months
  • Formal education in anatomy, medical terminology, microbiology, infection control preferred
  • Membership with the Central Service Association of Nova Scotia preferred
  • Previous experience working in the setting preferred
  • Experience operating SPD related equipment
  • Training and experience in the reprocessing of endoscopes using the Mediavator system, Steris system familiarity an asset
  • Knowledge of Universal Precautions and Infection Control measures
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to problem solve
  • An aptitude for tasks requiring manual dexterity and technical skill
  • Computer experience
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
  • Physical Demands: Repetitive bending, repetitive lifting and carrying up to a maximum of 30 pounds, repetitive pushing and pulling carts up to a maximum of 400 pounds. Constant standing and walking. Exposure to chemicals, blood and body fluids and extreme heat and humidity as well as loud noise.
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours:

  • Full time Long Assignment; 75 hours biweekly
  • Oncall for the reprocessing of Endoscopes.
  • Travel to various sites may be required.
  • A skills test will be included as part of the selection process.

Compensation and Incentives:

$ $25.42 Hourly

Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile.

Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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