Job Description

Your Opportunity:Reporting to the Medical Device Reprocessing Management Team, the Working Leader/Educator is responsible for providing orientation to all new employees at the UAH Medical Device Reprocessing Department. In addition, the incumbent will provide: coaching and mentoring, teaching and leadership to all existing staff focusing on creating a team orientated environment. The incumbent works with management to enhance daily operations through effective assignment, orientation, and teaching. The incumbent assists in improving the overall education and educational materials used within the various departments, also assists in the creation and update of departmental Standard Operating Procedures for all areas of responsibility. The incumbent will also be responsible for making sure that yearly Competency assessments are given to all employees and identifying during that time any educational opportunities. The successful applicant assists the Management team by providing input for yearly Performance Evaluations. The incumbent will be required to work closely with the existing Team and in particularly with the Working Leaders and Clinical Assistants providing education for their portfolios.Description:As a Working Leader, you will orientate, support, and continuously coach Surgical Processors. This may include setting priorities according to shift and daily requirements within the department while ensuring policies/procedures and standards are adhered to. You will act as a formal resource to department staff and may act as a delegate for management on operational issues. As a Working Leader, you may assist the management team by providing input for yearly performance evaluations of surgical processing staff.

• Classification: Work Ldr - Surgical Processing
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Medical Device Reprocessing Department
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 27-MAY-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 06-JUN-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $27.43
• Maximum Salary: $30.17
• 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:Completion of an MDRT course at a recognized college is required. Certification from CSA or HSPA is mandatory. Preference will be given to those with CSA certification. A minimum of 3 years recent experience as Medical Device Reprocessing Technician along with a proven track record of competency within their field. Experience working with a variety of flexible endoscopes is essential. Preference will be given to those candidates who have experience at a tertiary hospital, as well as demonstrated competency in providing education. Knowledge and experience with the WHMIS and WHS Program is also required. Basic knowledge of windows-based applications are also a requirement of this position. Experience with the SPM tracking system is a requirement. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communications skills as well as engaging employees in learning and developing the required skills. Extensive knowledge of all types of instrumentation is also a requirement of this position. Preferred Qualifications:As Required.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.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
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.

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