Medical Device Reprocessing Technician 1

at  Health Sciences Centre

Requisition ID: 366793
Position Number: 20007698
Posting End Date: Open Until filled
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Department / Unit: Medical Device Reprocessing - JJ023
Job Stream: Clinical Support
Union: CUPE
Anticipated Start Date: 09/20/2024

POSITION OVERVIEW

Processing of instruments, utensils, and respiratory equipment in preparation for sterilization. Maintaining an understanding of the dynamics of sterilization and an ability to operate any sterilization system in use within the department including preparing the device for a particular sterilization technique, operating the sterilizer, and processing monitoring readings, error codes and quality assurance for load releases. Maintaining an understanding of and adhering to Quality Policies and Procedures. Preparing linen bundles for the Operating Rooms. Handling and transporting sterile supplies throughout the Centre. Must apply inventory rotation and sterility maintenance principles. Interacting in person and/or on the telephone with hospital personnel to ensure supply issues are met. Picking up and transporting soiled instruments and equipment throughout the Centre, ensuring infection control principles are followed.

EXPERIENCE

• Current Sterile Processing experience preferred.

EDUCATION (DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Successful completion of a Sterile Processing Technician program required.
• Must understand and apply safety principles to self, staff and patients, and demonstrate good customer service.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Must have a good knowledge of instrumentation and sterilization techniques.
• Must be fluent in written and verbal English, and possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Must be versatile and rotate through and assist with all the assignments.
• Must be capable of working under pressure and performing a wide range of duties that may require independent action.
• Must be able to apply knowledge through experience to organize duties systematically.
• Must be cooperative, alert, accept directions, and be able to function as a team member.
• Basic computer skills required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Must have a good knowledge of instrumentation and sterilization techniques.
• Must be fluent in written and verbal English, and possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Must be versatile and rotate through and assist with all the assignments.
• Must be capable of working under pressure and performing a wide range of duties that may require independent action.
• Must be able to apply knowledge through experience to organize duties systematically.
• Must be cooperative, alert, accept directions, and be able to function as a team member.
• Basic computer skills required.
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Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process