Sterile Processing Technician

**Req ID: 191447**
**Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII**
**Department: OPCZ PERI Medical Device Reprocess HI**
**Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1**
**NSGEU** **Support Position**
**Posting Closing Date: 17-Dec-24**

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. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

**About the Opportunity**:
Reporting to the Manager and Supervisor of the Medical Device Reprocessing Department and in accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, this position performs a series of detailed technical duties related to the decontamination, sterilization, reassembly, function testing and distribution of medical and/or surgical supplies and medical devices for the operating room and various areas of the hospital. In addition, this position performs related clerical duties and record keeping.

**About You**:
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

- Grade 12
- Successful completion of an approved Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program (Course with practicum preferred)
- Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Certification
- Formal education in anatomy, medical terminology, microbiology, infection control preferred
- Membership with the Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Nova Scotia preferred
- Previous experience working in the setting preferred
- Experience operating MDR related equipment
- Knowledge of Infection Control measures and Routine Practices
- Excellent comprehension, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Critical thinking skills to aid in problem solving
- An aptitude for tasks requiring manual dexterity and technical skill
- Computer experience
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

**About You Continued**:
A skills test will be included as part of the selection process

Physical Demands: Repetitive bending, repetitive lifting and carrying up to a maximum of 30 pounds, repetitive pushing and pulling carts. Constant standing and walking. Exposure to chemicals, blood and body fluids and extreme heat and humidity as well as loud noise.

Where there are no applicants who have completed the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program, consideration for a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician in Training may be given to 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 14 months of employment (must submit proof of course enrollment within six weeks of being hired into the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician in Training position).

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

**Hours**:

- Permanent Full-time / 75 Hours Bi-weekly
- 8 hour rotating shifts, 365 days/year (including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
- On call required
- Travel to various sited may be required

**Compensation and Benefits**:
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician:
$21.78 - $24.68 hourly
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician-in-Training
$20.13

**Once You've Applied**

This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.