Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

4 days ago


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

Req ID: 188058
Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital
Department: OPWZ PERI Medical Device Reprocess SSRH
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT long-assignment (20% x 1)

Nova 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.

We're a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. We believe in the importance of work-life balance and offer a range of benefits and perks to support our employees' well-being.

About the Opportunity

The Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and effective reprocessing of medical devices. As an MDR Technician, you will work under the direction of the Medical Device Reprocessing Manager to provide safe, clean, and sterile equipment, supplies, and instruments according to prescribed approved procedures and techniques.

You will be responsible for functioning in all areas of reprocessing, including the reprocessing of medical devices, equipment, and supplies. You will also be expected to demonstrate a strong understanding of the principles and practices that guide our work, including the mission, vision, values, expected behaviors, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships, and interprofessional collaboration.

About You
  • Grade 12 plus graduate of recognized Medical Device Reprocessing Technicians' course
  • Minimum 9 months recent related experience an asset
  • Medical Terminology an asset
  • Knowledge of sterile supply processing equipment, e.g. Steam Sterilizer, Cart wash, Amps Washer/Sterilizer, Ultrasonic, etc
  • Demonstrates understanding of the role of Medical Device Reprocessing in the delivery of patient care and understanding of how errors may affect medical treatment and cause financial loss
  • Demonstrates accountability
  • Sound judgment and decision making skills
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
  • Demonstrates leadership abilities
  • Proven planning, organization and time management skills
  • Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health
  • Manual and finger dexterity along with good visual and hearing perception in order to maintain safety and efficiency of operations
  • Knowledge of or previous experience in nursing, infection control or microbiology
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

We welcome applicants who are currently enrolled in an approved Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program or who commit to completing this program at their own expense within the first 12 months of employment.

Hours
  • Long Assignment Part-Time; 15 hours biweekly
  • Assignment length approximately 12 months
  • 7.5 hour shifts including evening, weekend and holidays
  • On-call for the reprocessing of Endoscopes
  • Travel may be required
Compensation and Benefits

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician: $24.68 hourly

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician in Training: $20.13 hourly

About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is a leader in healthcare in Nova Scotia, with a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and promoting a culture of safety, quality, and innovation. We're a diverse team of professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our patients and communities.



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