Technician, Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR)-Abbotsford Regional Hospital

at  Fraser Health

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $28.91 - $28.91 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
Are you passionate about contributing to the health and well-being of people and communities by ensuring the cleanliness and functionality of equipment in the hospital ? Are you looking to bring your skills to a rewarding role ? If you have answered “yes”, we want you to keep reading to explore your career with us!
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Relief Full Time – Technician, Medical Device Reprocessing to join our team at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre located in Abbotsford , BC. This position is avaialble until Decmber 20 st,2024 or until return of incumbent. Medical device reprocessing technicians are responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and functionality of equipment and supplies in our operating rooms and other areas in the hospitals Click here

EXPERIENCE SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US, INCLUDING:

• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Comprehensive health benefits including extended health and dental 100% paid by us, that cover you and your whole family.
• Health and well-being resources, including an employee and family assistance program.
• Generous vacation time: eligible employees can earn up to four (4) weeks of vacation per year, with the possibility of accruing extra time based on there tenor with us.
• Access to exclusive staff discounts and perks with various partners including, a Transit Incentive Program
• A defined pension plan.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to organize work.

• Receives, sorts, disassembles, decontaminates, cleans, assembles, wraps, sterilizes, and stores instruments, equipment and hospital supplies from all user areas.
• Prepares equipment, instruments and supplies for storage and distribution by checking, testing, calibrating, assembling, packaging, wrapping and sterilizing according to established procedures.
• Operates departmental equipment such as automated washers, cart washer, pasteurizer, ultrasonic washer, clean dryer, heat sealer, and sterilizers.
• Reports and/or removes any malfunctioning equipment or instruments.
• Issues and/or delivers supplies when requested. Maintains in conjunction with the Supervisor or Leader, departmental stock of supplies according to established procedures by checking against inventory levels.
• Rotates stock and reprocesses outdated supplies according to departmental procedures.
• Participates in routine maintenance of Department’s equipment by cleaning, checking and testing sterilizers, mechanical washers and other MDR equipment; cleans work and storage areas as required.
• Participates in the Department’s Quality Assurance Program.
• Performs clerical duties such as assisting with recording of workload statistics on supplies and equipment dispatched from the department, answering the telephone, completing maintenance requisitions for signature, maintaining records, filing, and typing.
• Participates in staff orientation as requested.
• Picks supplies and instruments for surgical cases.
• Performs other related duties as assigned