SPD Technician (CUPE), MDRD - Part Time - Markham Site

Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

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

What we are looking for:

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. 

Specifically, your duties will include:

• 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
• 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

What you bring to the role:

• 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
• 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)
• 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

Work 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.

Compensation:

Salary Grid: CU03:
$26.23 - $ 28.40 per hour

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

COVID Statement

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required). In order to provide you with fair & equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Oak Valley Health diversity statement 

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity 2023. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDI.