Surgical Processor

Your Opportunity:
The Drayton Valley Hospital is looking for a Surgical Processor to join their team. The Drayton Valley Hospital is an active rural site that provides comprehensive health care services for patients including, acute care, endoscopy, cancer care, emergency and renal dialysis, as well as community outpatient programs such as rehabilitation services and diagnostic imaging. Drayton Valley is located in the Central Zone, just 133 km southwest of Edmonton and 172 km northwest of Red Deer. The town has a population of over 7,000. In and around the area are a library, movie theatre, bowling alley, camping areas, 6 golf courses, and a ski hill. The Omniplex encompasses three multi-purpose recreation facilities, all under one roof. Conveniently located in the heart of Lions West Valley Park, the Omniplex is surrounded by five baseball diamonds, a soccer field, the rodeo grounds, a secluded day-use park and a 40-site full-service RV Park.

Description:
As a Surgical Processor, you will be responsible for the decontamination, reassembly and sterilization of hospital supplies, equipment and surgical instrumentation. You will use the principles of aseptic technique and follow Universal Precautions in the prevention of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI). You will ensure instrumentation and equipment is in proper working order, perform biological, chemical and quality assurance testing and report problems to the supervisor or designate.
- **Recovery Alberta**:N
- ** Classification**:Surgical Processor
- ** Union**:AUPE GSS
- ** Unit and Program**:Medical Device Reprocessing
- ** Primary Location**:Drayton Valley Hospital
- ** Location Details**:As Per Location
- ** Multi-Site**:Not Applicable
- ** FTE**:0.00
- ** Posting End Date**:13-NOV-2024
- ** Employee Class**:Casual/Relief
- ** Date Available**:23-NOV-2024
- ** Hours per Shift**:7.75
- ** Length of Shift in weeks**:Varies
- ** Shifts per cycle**:Varies
- ** Shift Pattern**:Days
- ** Days Off**:Other
- ** Minimum Salary**:$23.51
- ** Maximum Salary**:$26.80
- ** Vehicle Requirement**:Not Applicable

**Required Qualifications**:
Completion of an accredited Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) program. Completion of an Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) certification or Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certification.

**Additional Required Qualifications**:
As Required.

**Preferred Qualifications**:
One year experience working as a surgical processor.