SPD Technician (CUPE), MDRD (10545)

Overview

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Position summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong organizational and customer service focus to work as a member of the Medical Device Reprocessing team. Working closely with other Medical Device Reprocessing Technicians, Porters, Operating Room and clinic staff, you will support an environment where the focus is on quality patient care. 48_Talent Acquisition Created with Sketch.

Who you are

You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage. You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard. You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills. 48_Scheduling Created with Sketch.

Schedule

The department provides service 7 days a week with schedules rotating through multiple shifts including days, evenings and nights, subject to change based on the needs of the department. The successful candidate must be flexible to work all shifts both during the week as well as on weekends, and statutory holidays. Shifts: 8-hour shifts - Days, Evenings, Nights, rotating weekends and statutory holidays. Please note the current schedule may change due to operational needs. 48_Budget Created with Sketch.

Compensation

Salary Grid: CU03: $ - $ per hour

Responsibilities

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Prepare

Receiving and decontaminating of soiled and contaminated instruments and equipment. Preparation, wrapping, packaging of instruments and equipment for the Operating Room and other areas of the hospital. Sterilization of equipment and instruments. Reviewing and picking of case cart requisitions. 48_Quality Assurance Created with Sketch.

Quality assurance

Completing requests from units needing supplies, equipment or instruments and ensuring they are obtained and transported in a timely manner. Maintaining the quality and functioning of the departments’ large equipment such as cart washers, washer/disinfectors and sterilizers through appropriate cleaning and validation.

Requirements

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Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of medical device reprocessing standards and a working knowledge of departmental equipment and processes. Graduate from a Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) program at a recognized College or MDRAO certification with recent experience in a Medical Device Reprocessing department (MDRD) and appropriate re-certification (every 5 years). Recent experience in a MDRD setting is preferred (an asset). Membership with MDRAO is an asset. 48_Creative Created with Sketch.

Initiative

Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards. Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital-related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required. 48_Assessment Created with Sketch.

Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterilization equipment and medical device reprocessing techniques and standards is mandatory. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within the interprofessional team. Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize is essential. Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment requiring minimal supervision. Demonstrated knowledge of computers (would be an asset).