Surgical Processor

The energetic Town of Westlock offers something for everyone - a great community to raise a family, a fun, active lifestyle with both indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities, and a community full of residents happy to lend a helping hand. Westlock is a mix of urban amenities with a country lifestyle and also boasts an active arts and culture scene. Here in Westlock, you'll find a community that is friendly, engaged, and looking to offer the best to its residents. Westlock Healthcare Center is a fast-paced environment and requires individuals to have good communication and organizational skills. Westlock has an active Operating Room with Orthopedic and Cataract surgeries. Once you are part of the community of Westlock and our team, you will be glad you came, and we will be glad to have you.

As a Surgical Processor, you will be responsible for the decontamination, reassembly and sterilization of hospital supplies, equipment and surgical instrumentation. You will use the principles of aseptic technique and follow Universal Precautions in the prevention of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI). You will ensure instrumentation and equipment is in proper working order, perform biological, chemical and quality assurance testing and report problems to the supervisor or designate.

Completion of an accredited Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) program. Completion of an Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) certification or Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certification.

Ability to interact well with others. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Demonstrated ability to work with accuracy. Ability to walk, stand, lift, bend, twist and reach. Ability to lift at least 20lbs/9kg. Ability to maneuver and push/pull loaded carts. 6 months of orthopedic experience required.

1-2 years of previous surgical processor experience. Cataract experience preferred.