Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

Department / Unit: Medical Device Reprocessing - MHC

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated

Start Date:

ASAP

FTE: Casual

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base

Hours:

2015

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Processing and sterilizing medical and surgical instrumentation and various related supplies and equipment required by Resident Care Units and the various Clinics throughout the Health Centre as well the Surgical Complex and some external health care clinics.

• Six (6) months previous experience in MDR functions in a health care environment an asset.

• Grade 12.
• Must have successful completion of a recognized Medical Device Reprocessing Technician program with certification.

• Completion of Ethylene Oxide certification.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

• Works within MHC’s core values, philosophy, vision, CQI goals, policies and procedures.
• Ability to function as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team, including collaboration, team work and good communication skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a good command of the English language.
• Follows departmental policies and procedures in accordance to understanding and applying the principles of infection control, disinfection and sterilization.
• Practices safety when handling surgical instruments, equipment, operating departmental equipment and handling potentially hazardous materials.
• Utilizes reference material effectively.
• Demonstrates ability to assess problems and initiates problem-solving technique.
• Ability to prioritize workload assignments.
• Maintains accurate records related to MDR functions.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, showing organization and adaptability.
• An aptitude for detail is required.

• Physical health to meet the requirements of the position.
• Ability to work shifts.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden Door Geriatric Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

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