Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

Req ID: 193907
Location: Central Zone, Victoria Building - QEII 
Department: OPCZ PERI Sterile Supply VG
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 
Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 30-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.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

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)
         *** 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 12 months of employment (must submit proof of course enrollment within six weeks of being hired into the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician in Training position).
•    Current MDR Certification with a recognized certification body
•    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 an MDR setting preferred
•    Experience operating MDR related equipment
•    Knowledge of Infection Control measures and Routine Practices
•    Demonstrated organizational skills and a high degree of initiative and self-motivation are required
•    Excellent comprehension, oral and written communication skills of the English language
•    Critical thinking skills to aid with problem solving 
•    An aptitude for tasks requiring manual dexterity and technical skill
•    Computer experience
•    Required to carry up to a maximum of 30 pounds. Position includes repetitive bending, lifting, 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
•    Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

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

 

 

Hours

 

• Temporary Full-time Long Assignment/ 75 Hours Bi-weekly 
• Assignment Dates:  February 23, 2025 to February 23, 2026 (dates are approximate and subject to change)
• 8 hour rotating shifts include