Mdrd Technician

Overview:
Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to **_provide exceptional healthcare by exceptional people_**_._ Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Career Development & Education Grant
- Wellness & Wellbeing Program
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

**Job Description**:
**Salary**

$23.492 - $24.038

**Schedule**

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends & Holidays

**Shift**

8 hrs / 10 hrs

**Position Summary**:
The Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) Technician is a critical member of the team responsible for effective and efficient customer service and maintenance of quality and aseptic control procedures. The role of the MDR Technician involves decontamination, reprocessing, quality assurance checks, assembly & preparation of all reusable medical and surgical equipment, specialty supplies, instrumentation, procedure and surgical trays, distribution and control of sterile and clean items used throughout the hospital systems. Performs other duties as assigned. This position is scheduled to work all shifts - days, evenings, nights, weekends and statutory holidays. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Successful completion of secondary school required
- Current certification in reprocessing within the last 5 years from college course or through Medical Device Reprocessing Assosciation of Ontario (MDRAO) is required
- Renewal of MDRD Certification every five (5) years is required
- Minimum 1-2 years’ recent experience in sterilization and instrument reprocessing in a hospital setting is preferred
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills essential
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Computer skills an asset
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with mínimal supervision
- Ability to meet physical demands of the job including constant walking, standing, bending and lifting moderate to heavy weights
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required
- The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH._
- Cambridge Memorial Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace. All reasonable accommodation will be made to support participation in the recruitment process. Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process._**_We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._