Supervisor, Mdrd

**About SickKids**:
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

**Position Description**:
We are currently recruiting a Part-Time Weekend Medical Device Reprocessing Department (MDRD) Supervisor to join our team and ensure that all reprocessing activities are performed in accordance with Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of medical device reprocessing, distribution, and inventory control/management. You'll be joining a highly skilled MDRD team committed to improving efficiency, economy, and patient safety. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient safety, infection prevention and control, and quality management. MDRD is unique in its stepwise production of sterile products essential for patient care, supported by highly developed instrument tracking and data analytics. MDRD staff are vital members of the healthcare team, forming important relationships with other clinical staff across the hospital. As Supervisor, you will work closely with over 60 MDRD team members and collaborate with internal departments such as the Operating Room, IGT, CDIU, Dentistry, Anesthesia, Emergency Department, GI Endoscopy, NICU, and CCU to support patient care.

**Here's what you'll get to do**:

- Ensure that high standards of asepsis, safety, security, quality assurance and accountability are achieved.
- Ensure that all supervisory activities focus on customer service, teamwork, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
- Ensure and provide clean, disinfected and/or sterile medical devices, equipment, and linens to user areas for safe patient care.
- Maintain a high standard of environmental cleanliness within MDRD and provide an efficient distribution service to Clinical areas.
- Deal with a wide variety of hospital partners from nursing to department managers to vendor sales representatives.
- Preparation of work schedules and assignments as required to ensure staffing requirements are met.
- Ensures that staff are up to date on current departmental initiatives through effective communication.

**Here's what you'll need**:

- Graduate of a recognized Business and/or Service course at University or College level.
- College Sterile Supply Processing or MDRAO certification.
- 2-5 years supervisory/leadership experience in a Health Care Institute.
- Must have well developed interpersonal, demonstrated supervisory and problem-solving skills.
- Full knowledge of CSA standards related to medical device reprocessing.
- Full knowledge of all aspects of MDRD.
- Familiar with MDRD equipment, instrumentation, and supplies.
- Superior analytical and planning skills.
- Ability to understand the needs of the department and other hospital areas served.
- Drive to motivate staff and good communication is paramount.
- Demonstrated customer service skills.
- A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion

**Here's what you'll love**
- This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.
- A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
- A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.
- For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

**Employment type**: Permanent Part Time 0.5 FTE. Weekends 9:00am-7:00pm

**Our Commitment to Diversity**:
SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

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