Coordinator, Medical Device Reprocessing

Why Fraser Health?: Are you looking for that job that will allow you to combine your medical device reprocessing expertise and your proven leadership skills? Do you want to be a part of reducing wait times for surgical care and contribute to providing efficient and timely care to patients? Are you passionate about improving infection control and workflow? If you have answered "yes", we want you to keep reading Join us at Fraser Health as a **Full Time** **Coordinator** supporting the Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) department at Chilliwack General Hospital located in **Chilliwack, B.C.** MDR is vital to keeping the hospital functioning and ensuring safe surgical tools are used in every hospital procedure and surgery - ranging from eye operations and C-sections to endoscopies and emergency-room treatments. Once medical devices are used, they are sent for sterilization or high-level disinfection to make them safe for use again. Bring your unique blend of strategic planning and policy development expertise to inspire the people who play a role in the care continuum. Together, we create great workplaces. Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities. Our team of 43,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care. Effective October 26th 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer. Curious to learn what it’s like to work here? Like us on **Twitter** & **LinkedIn** (fraserhealthcareers) for first-hand employee insights. Detailed Overview: **Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families**: Reporting to the Manager/Director, Medical Device Reprocessing, the Coordinator participates as a member of the Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) management team in the strategic and operations planning and development of policies and procedures for the program, and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational requirements of assigned area(s) within the program. Supervises staff for the assigned area(s) including making determinations on selection and discipline, providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to team members, and coordinating related training and orientation. The Coordinator interacts regularly with personnel at all levels within the organization including Directors, Managers and Physicians regarding Medical Device Reprocessing services and operational activities and communicates with key internal and external stakeholders, committees and task groups as required for conducting daily business and achieving program goals and objectives. Strives to enhance MDR service delivery for the Community of Care (CoC) Area and overall health authority, participates in quality assurance activities, and provides input into budget for assigned area(s). **Responsibilities**: - Coordinates activities of assigned Medical Device Reprocessing team (s) by establishing and communicating priorities and overseeing activities. Coordinates related training and orientation. - Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, rules and regulations regarding supplies and equipment processed within assigned area(s). Collaborates with colleagues and co-workers at other locations to ensure standardization and consistency. - Liaises and collaborates with Directors, Managers, Physicians, external agencies and other resources as appropriate to communicate policies and procedures to facilitate, promote and ensure maximum service delivery. - Ensures appropriate documentation is established to solicit input needed to support program/service delivery and/or plans; represents the MDR program on committees. - Provides leadership and guidance to unionized staff using effective management techniques (e.g., coaching, mentoring, skill and leadership development, performance management) to support the achievement of required outcomes and ensure adherence to accreditation, regulatory, and safety standards. - As appropriate, supervises designated staff for the assigned area. - Participates in quality improvement, risk management and infection control activities for Medical Device Reprocessing and facilitates implementation of approved modifications and evaluation of process effectiveness within assigned area(s) to