Job Description

Requisition ID: 377964
Position Number: 20075685
Posting End Date: April 1, 2025
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Health Sciences Centre
Department / Unit: Medical Device Reprocessing
Job Stream: Clinical Support
Union: Non Union
Anticipated Start Date: 04/21/2025
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $27.213, $28.790, $30.462, $32.226, $34.098, $36.060
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient- centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Position Overview
Under the general direction of the Manager of OR Processes, the incumbent is responsible for the provision and supervision of quality reprocessing of Operating Room instrumentation and picking of case carts on their shift. Develops practices to monitor and control instrument numbers, use, reprocessing, maintenance and repair. Acts as a liaison between the instrument processing technicians and Operating Room nurses. Ensures that established policies and procedures are adhered to and maintains accurate records on key performance indicators relative to the measurement of service provided, utilization, productivity and quality control.
The incumbent is responsible for managing information in the instrument tracking system including changes to surgical sets and entering new sets as well as acting as a supervisor.
Experience

• Two to three years current experience reprocessing instruments from all surgical specialties.
• Previous supervisory experienced required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Operating Room Technician or an equivalent combination of education and experience as recognized by the centre.
• Formal training in management/supervision preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Must possess strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of staff.
• Knowledge of medical device reprocessing and infection control issues.
• Must have a thorough understanding of an instrument tracking system.
• Experience and knowledge of the business processes related to MDR (Medical Device Reprocessing) and case cart provision including medical/surgical supplies.
• Experience in adult education.
• Must possess excellent leadership, organization, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Must demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changes in workflow.
• Must have or be able to acquire within a reasonable period of time a thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions and regulations applicable to the area of supervision.
• Must be capable of working under pressure and performing a wide range of duties that may require independent action.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.