Clean, disinfect, package, label, sterilize and distribute medical devices used in the operating rooms and throughout HSN.
REPORTING:
Under the general direction of the Manager, Medical Device Reprocessing.
DUTIES:
- Clean, disinfect, package, label and sterilize medical devices from trays for the operating rooms and other units throughout HSN.
- Reassemble clean treatment trays and sterilize them.
- Stock sterile shelves as per quota and dispatch processed items to other departments.
- Respond to telephone requests for products and services and fill orders for sterile supplies as required.
- Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
- Contribute to learner development by providing academic support, mentorship, preceptorship and supervision as required.
- Participate in hospital training as required.
- Assist with improvement initiatives as required.
- Perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
- Minimum of a Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent (i.e. General Education Development (GED) or Academic and Career Entrance (ACE)).
- Successful completion of a formal Medical Device Reprocessing Techniques Course or equivalent sterilization course within the last five (5) years is required.
- Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.
EXPERIENCE:
- Three to five (3-5) years’ of recent reprocessing experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Terminology.
- Demonstrated relevant knowledge of cleaning, inspecting, testing and packaging of instruments, devices and equipment.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 18 kilograms.
- Demonstrated ability to safely handle pushing/pulling equipment and carts.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Demonstrated compliance with HSN’s privacy policy.
- Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
- Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.
- Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
Selection Process: Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.
HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.
📌 Reprocessing Clerk (Ontario)
🏢 Health Sciences North.
📍 Ontario
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