Job Description

You will contribute to the strength of our Medical Device Reprocessing Department (MDRD) through your commitment to teamwork based on collaborative quality improvement and skill-set enhancement. Join St. Michael's Hospital and be part of a dynamic team focused on what really matters: our patients.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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Responsible for the organization and processing of all surgical instrumentation, equipment, medical devices and other sterile supplies. Work with all St. Michael's Hospital customers in a professional, customer-focused and timely manner. Will ensure decontamination, cleaning, preparation and assembly of instrumentation and supplies with strict adherence to CSA, PIDAC and department standards, policies and procedures that will ensure safe patient care. Is able to utilize various methods to sterilize supplies and equipment (e.g. Steam, high-level disinfection process and low temperature sterilization). Recognize and participate in the processing and distribution of rush, stat, and walk in requests for sterile supplies. Stores and replenishes medical and surgical supplies Prepares and distributes case-carts and medical supplies as required including travel-carts and totes. Performs cross-functional duties throughout the department as assigned. Performs other duties consistent with the job classification as assigned. Maintains department records, logs, reports, and files as required by CSA Standards and departmental policy. Report discrepancies in process to the Team Leaders and/or Manager for continuous quality improvement. Performs high-level disinfection and/or sterilization of complex scopes.

Where this position is working in Endoscopy, the following duties and responsibilities are applicable:


Responsible for processing/cleaning/high level disinfection/sterilization of all endoscopes, accessories, and various endoscopic instrumentation. Responsible for reprocessing Endoscopes according to CSA/CSGNA standards and guidelines. Ensures decontamination, cleaning, inspections, preparation and assembly of endoscopes, instrumentation and accessories with strict adherence to departmental standards, policies and procedures to maintain safe patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS

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Graduate of a recognized Sterile Supply Processing certificate program from an accredited academic institution or graduate of MDRAO certificate course with a minimum requirement of 1-year recent Medical Device Reprocessing experience or recent practicum placement in a hospital environment. *Where this position is for Endoscopy, a minimum requirement of 1 year recent Endoscopy work experience in a hospital or clinic setting is required.
MDRD upgrade courses are a preferred asset. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of decontamination, preparation and sterilization of instruments according to current published competency of CSA and PIDAC Standards. Knowledge of cleaning products and their use including basic knowledge of WHMIS. Knowledge of infection control guidelines regarding endoscope cleaning/high level disinfection/sterilization. Demonstrate excellent communication skills/command of English, both oral and written. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Computer experience and knowledge is preferred. Ability to work efficiently as departmental and unit team member. Must be physically able to perform all duties of the position (lifting, bending, and twisting). Must be able to work independently and prioritize workload within a dynamic, fast-paced work environment. Must have an excellent attendance record. Knowledge of high-level disinfection of complex scopes an asset.

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