Spd Technician

**Company Bio**
- Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka._
- Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada._

**Job Summary**

The SPD Technician is responsible for the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, storage and distribution of medical-surgical supplies and equipment, with particular emphasis on specialty instrumentation utilized in OR procedures.

**Qualifications**
- Medical Device Reprocessing College Certificate

**Closing Statement**

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.

**Primary Responsibilities**
- Minimum of 112.5 hours (3 weeks) clinical experience required
- Previous experience as a Technician an asset, as well as some knowledge of surgical instrumentation, medical - surgical supplies and equipment.
- Must be well organized in order to complete daily workload and maintain optimal turnaround times for reusable equipment. Work is performed independently within the confines of predetermined procedures and practices. The Technician must be capable of working co-operatively within a team to achieve the demands of the department.
- Working knowledge of basic aseptic techniques and principles of Infection Control
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
- Innovative and willing to learn
- Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated problem assessment skills
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
- Demonstrated individual leadership skills
- Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families as well as other members of the healthcare team within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion
- Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Centre.
- Always with compassion
- Power of many
- Serve with purpose
- Every voice matters