Job Description

Competition #:

127949 External

Posted:

February 20, 2025

Closes:

February 26, 2025 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date:

March 3, 2025

Anticipated End Date:

August 29, 2025

Location:

Medical Device Reprocessing

St. Joseph's Hospital ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network

Job Classification:

Medical Device Reprocessing Assistant (2071)

Job Classification Type:

CUPE

Job Type:

Temporary Part Time

FTE:

0.4

Schedule:

Rotation, Subject to change due to operational requirements

Language Requirement:

English Essential

Salary:

21.8281 to 23.3968 per hour ((Subject to Employment Status may be paid at 8% in lieu of vacation and stat holidays as per CUPE collective agreement article 6.08 (a)))

JOB PURPOSE

The Medical Device Reprocessing Assistant is responsible for providing clean/disinfected and sterile medical devices for safe patient care. This position is intended for individuals who are working towards becoming a certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (MDRT 2070). Under the guidance of a certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician, individuals will learn how to process reusable supplies, instruments and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduation or equivalent. Employee must enter into the certification process upon commencement of this position. Employee must successfully complete all requirements to become certified within the established time period set out by the employer, not to exceed the completion date of the temporary assignment. Ability to attend work on a regular basis. Ability to perform the duties of the position. Good work record.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Medical Device Reprocessing Assistant is responsible for:


Collection, cleaning, decontamination, reprocessing and delivery of medical devices. Maintaining safe, clean working environment. Restocking supplies used in process of reprocessing.

In accordance with the principles of infection control, decontamination, sterilization, and aseptic technique, and established policies, procedures, and safety standards, perform the following duties, under the guidance, instruction, and verification of a certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician:

Inspects, tests, assembles, wraps, labels, and sterilizes reusable equipment, instruments, and supplies. Lubricates, sorts, inspects, and assembles items on trays or carts following physician's preferences and resource manuals. Monitors, records, and interprets biological and sterilization tests.

Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon's Terms of Your Employment

COMPETENCIES

Competencies identified by Horizon Health Network:

Attention to Detail Communication Interpersonal Relations Patient/Client Focus Planning & Prioritizing Work Results Orientation Stress Management Teamwork and Collaboration

Interested? Apply Today?

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon's Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.


Horizon's recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon's hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.