Surgical Processor

Wainwright, AB, Canada

Job Description


Your Opportunity:

Wainwright has an exciting opportunity for a Surgical Processor position. Wainwright is a large rural hospital, and you will have the opportunity to work as part of our surgical and endoscopy teams. We are excited to be working on expanding our programs in alignment with the Alberta Surgical Initiative and are looking for a dedicated Surgical Processor to join our team. The Surgical Processor performs a variety of tasks associated with the sterilization and reassembly of hospital supplies, equipment, and surgical instruments in accordance with established Alberta Health Services\' standards and practices. Specific duties include decontamination of all surgical instrumentation & flexible/rigid scopes, inspection, testing, assembly, wrapping, sterilizing in steam or low temperature, low- & high-level disinfection following prescribed techniques. You will maintain rigorous record/documentation as required. Wainwright is a vibrant and friendly community of around 7,000 located in east central Alberta on highway 14 and 41. Wainwright is a major service centre for the agriculture and oil and gas industries and is home to Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, which trains our National Defence personnel. Wainwright is a community of delightful contrasts, boasting a variety of attractive and comfortable neighborhoods from charming older districts lined with trees to steadily expanding new residential subdivisions. Wherever you live you will be conveniently close to inviting parks, modern playgrounds and numerous recreational amenities including the Peace Memorial Multiplex with walking track and climbing wall, pool, weight training facilities, dance studio, meeting rooms and banquet halls.

Description:

As a Surgical Processor, you will be responsible for the decontamination, reassembly and sterilization of hospital supplies, equipment and surgical instrumentation. You will use the principles of aseptic technique and follow Universal Precautions in the prevention of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI). You will ensure instrumentation and equipment is in proper working order, perform biological, chemical and quality assurance testing and report problems to the supervisor or designate.

  • Classification: Surgical Processor
  • Union: AUPE GSS
  • Unit and Program: Day Surgery/OR
  • Primary Location: Wainwright Health Centre
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
  • FTE: 0.00
  • Posting End Date: 20-NOV-2023
  • Employee Class: Casual/Relief
  • Date Available: 30-NOV-2023
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
  • Shifts per cycle: Varies
  • Shift Pattern: Days
  • Days Off: Other
  • Minimum Salary: $23.51
  • Maximum Salary: $26.80
  • Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) program. Completion of an Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) certification or Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certification. Additional Required Qualifications:

This role requires you to lift 10-20 pounds consistently and standing for 7.75 hours well performing repetitive tasks. Preferred Qualifications:

Experience and knowledge of operating room instrumentation is a requirement; background familiarity with medical terminology and procedures is an asset. Only individuals who have demonstrated a knowledge of and documented competency in all aspects of medical device reprocessing will be given the responsibility for these duties.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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Communities. Together.

We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Alberta Health Services

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2253515
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Wainwright, AB, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned