Union : CUPE TG
Number of Vacancies : 1
Site : Toronto General Hospital
Department : Medical Device Reprocessing Department
Reports to : Supervisor
Hours : 37.5 Hours Per Week
Salary : $31.12 - $33.29 per hour (Start rate non-negotiable)
Shifts : Monday to Friday 10 : 00h-18 : 00h
Status : Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date : October 9 2025
Position Summary
The Medical Device Reprocessor performs assigned duties in accordance with Medical Device Reprocessing Department standards of practice policies and procedures.
Duties
- performing procedures at multiple stations that are apart of the equipment re-use decontamination process requiring care and considerable attention to detail
- checking and preparing supplies and inventory following special procedure exerting extra care to handle extremely delicate and expensive equipment / instruments received from multiple locations
- performing high temperature steam low temperature ethylene oxide and other forms of sterilization
- performing other related set up cleaning and sterilization activities
- entering and updating records in a timely manner
- utilizing knowledge of over 1000 instruments to effectively identify / differentiate between instruments in order to efficiently and correctly select label sort and inventory instruments at appropriate tables
- performing picking and issuing responsibilities
- maintaining the mobile Respiratory Therapy crash cart that containing the necessary supplies to retrieve victims of cardiac and respiratory arrest
- performing inventory control responsibilities to ensure receiving departments can function at optimum levels.
Qualifications :
At minimum completion of a post secondary certificate up to one year in Sterile Supplies Processing Techniques which includes a four week practicum OR completion of the Central Services Association of Ontario (CSAO) course plus one year full time equivalent MDRD experience or recognized equivalentMembership with the Central Service Association of Ontario (CSAO) an assetProficient in the correct operation of all processing equipmentKnowledge of instrument technologyKnowledge of case cart picking procedureKnowledge of sterilization / decontamination procedures / methodsKnowledge of microbiology principlesKnowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (W.H.M.I.S.)Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislationMaintains knowledge of over 1000 different surgical instrumentsAbility to read write and speak English fluently to understand verbal work orders and / or instructionsAbility to understand material such as detailed forms standard memos and / or lettersAbility to understand materials such as detailed operating and procedures manuals specialized and technical manualsAbility to add subtract and / or divide and calculate percentagesCompliance with Body Substance Precautions provisions.Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job : able to lift 6 kg to 10 kg.Compliance with sanitary sterilization and infection control requirementsAbility to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standardsExercise initiative and good judgement with ability to multi-taskCompliance with confidentiality requirements under UHN Privacy PolicyEffective organizational interpersonal and communication skillsKnowledge of applicable legislative UHN and / or departmental policiesClient service oriented with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at handMay be required to work at multiple areas as well as rotating shifts in emergency situationsAdditional Information :
Why join UHN
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.
Competitive offer packagesGovernment organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle serviceA flexible work environmentOpportunities for development and promotions within a large organizationAdditional perks (multiple corporate discounts including : travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Remote Work : No
Employment Type : Full-time
Key Skills
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Experience : years
Vacancy : 1