110893 - Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (MDRT)

Work Location
Lions Gate Hospital - NS
Department
Medical Device Reprocess
Home Worksite
03 - Lions Gate Hospital
Labour Agreement
Facilities Subsector
Union
100 - Facilities HEU
Position Type
Other Relief
Job Status
Regular Part-Time
FTE
0.70
Standard Hours / Week
26.25
Job Category
Support Services
Salary Grade
D19
Min Hourly
CAD $28.91/Hr.
Max Hourly
CAD $28.91/Hr.
Shift Times
0700-1500/1500-2300
Days Off
Rotating
Position Start Date
As soon as possible

Come work as a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (MDRT) at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician to join the Medical Device Reprocessing Department at Lions Gate Hospital, North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician at Lions Gate Hospital you will:

• Perform duties related to the decontaminating, inspecting, testing, assembling, packaging, wrapping, sterilizing and distribution of hospital products to be re-processed, including simple and complex instruments, linen and equipment utilized for patient care in the operating rooms and other areas of the Hospital.
• Perform designated cleaning duties, and restock operating and labour delivery operating rooms shelves, cupboards and carts according to established written procedures.
• Provide input regarding observations and interactions with patients to the unit based team.
• Perform related clerical duties.

Education & Experience

• Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized Medical Device Reprocessing course, plus one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to communicate and deal effectively with others.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.