Medical Device Reprocessing Technician - O.R./Endoscopy

Requisition ID : 339958

Position Number : 20048640

Posting End Date : Open until filled

City : Winnipeg

Site : St. Boniface Hospital

Department / Unit : MDR OR Sterile Processing Attendant

Job Stream : Clinical

Union : CUPE-FS-WCHREO

Anticipated Start Date : ASAP

FTE : 0.50

Anticipated Shift : Days;Evenings;Weekends

Daily Hours Worked : 7.75 (0730-1545, 0930-1745, 1530-2345)

Annual Base Hours : 2015

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Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Program Team Manager and Supervisor, Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR), and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St.

• Boniface Hospital, the MEDICAL DEVICE REPROCESSING TECHNICIAN, O.R. / Endoscopy is responsible for assisting with functions related to preparing supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical and Endoscopy procedures to include : preparing a case cart for each surgical procedure;
• processing instruments, scopes and equipment; assembling slated and emergency surgical instruments; restocking supplies;

performing various cleaning duties; transporting supplies; maintaining records; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Experience

• Six (6) months related* experience during the immediate preceding three(3) years.
• Note : "Related" experience is deemed to be experience as a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician, Main, Sterile Processing Attendant, NFA or Anesthesia Attendant.

Education (Degree / Diploma / Certificate)

• Grade XII or recognized equivalent.
• Successful completion of a regionally recognized and approved Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program and MDR practicum from an accredited institution.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to work in a Windows operating environment.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to lift and move equipment.
• Ability to interact well with others.
• Ability to retain information which is of a confidential nature.
• Ability to work with accuracy.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt readily to stressful situations.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Respectful communication.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, bend, lift, twist and reach constantly throughout the entire shift.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment / trays weighing up to approximately 40lbs / 18 kgs.
• Ability to maneuver and push / pull loaded carts.

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees.

We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.

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.

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.

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