Medical Device Reprocessing Technician 1

**Work Type: Full Time**

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

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**Position Summary**:
The Medical Device Reprocessing Technician is responsible and accountable for the cleaning, decontamination, disinfection, inspection, assembly, packaging and sterilization of medical devices and instrumentation in accordance with the CSA Standards and Best Practices for Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization (PIDAC). The Supply Assistant performs this work in a professional and collaborative environment, where the Medical Device Reprocessing Department team is interactive, supportive and committed to excellence and quality patient care.

**Weekend, evening work and rotation through the areas is required**

**Position Requirements**:

- Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Ontario Course or equivalent
- Previous experience in sterile processing of medical devices and equipment
- Ability to withstand heavy instrument sets and to push/pull carts to and from units
- Tolerance to pre-enzymes, detergents, disinfectants and stain removers in the decontamination process
- Ability to stand for long periods of time assembling instruments, utensils and sets of instruments
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
- Initiative to understand the depth of day to day activities to be able to organize and prioritize the workload
- Maintains an understanding of and adheres to Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures, handles and transports sterile supplies.

**Application Instructions**:
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Waterloo Regional Health Centre is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
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