Job description:
SteriPro Canada is a leading medical device reprocessing company, providing leading practice reprocessing and sterilization services from its facility in Mississauga, Ontario, and on-site at its partner hospitals. We are experts in the field of Medical Device Reprocessing, and are current with all standards and regulations set by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) for the reprocessing and sterilization of reusable medical instruments and devices. SteriPro is committed to continue improving the Medical Device Reprocessing profession.
SteriPro currently requires Part-Time Medical Device Reprocessing Technicians to work at SteriPro's Mississauga Plant. The Medical Device Reprocessing Technician performs duties related to the decontaminating, inspecting, testing, assembling, packaging, wrapping, sterilizing and distribution of reusable medical devices, including simple and complex instruments, linen and equipment utilized for patient care in the operating rooms and other areas of the Hospital.
POSITION STATUS: Part-Time, Evening & Night
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of an accredited college course in Medical Device Reprocessing with successful certification.
- While one year of recent experience in sterile processing is preferred, it is not mandatory.
- Familiarity with surgical and medical terminology.
- Capable of collaborative work, showing initiative, and adapting to changes.
- Proficient in the principles of decontamination, processing, sterilization, and sterile storage and distribution.
- Skilled in setting up and preparing surgical instrumentation according to established regulations and guidelines.
- Utilizes provided protective equipment and promptly reports any identified hazards.
- Possesses strong organizational and interpersonal abilities.
- Demonstrates effective prioritization skills.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Sort and process contaminated surgical instruments and maintain integrity of sets in preparation for sterilization, including separating, disassembling / assembling, manual washing, ultrasonic washing, mechanical washing, and packaging by understanding and following instructions as defined in the SteriPro Tracking System (STS)
- Check key inputs of washers such as (but not limited to) detergent level, appropriate detergent / high level disinfectant type, etc.
- Reprocessing different types of scopes such as (but not limited to) Colonoscope, Gastroscope and Cystoscope, etc.
- Perform key functionality tests based on SOPs such as (but not limited to) TOSI, Bowie dick, leak test etc.
- Fill out all related forms and documents with strict adherence to internal policies and procedures
- Participate in all kinds of training such as (but not limited to) training material, training course, etc.
- Perform clean assembly processes i.e., Transportation cart decanting, clean return put-away, supply put-away, case cart picking, etc.
- Manually clean and reassemble equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions for use (IFU) and CSA Standards
- Perform quality inspections of instruments after washing for cleanliness, functionality, and completeness.
- Conduct biological testing of the sterilizers; adhere to quality standard procedures for keeping accurate records of production (electronic and hard copy); release sterilized loads based on quality assurance testing and process parameters.
- Perform Sterilization processes i.e., sterilization of instrumentation based upon manufactures recommendations, populate, and collect all required documentation.
Rate of Pay: As per the NOWU Collective Agreement
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $26.52-$26.92 per hour
Benefits:
Licence/Certification:
- Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (CMDRT) (preferred)
- Medical Device Reprocessing (college certification program) (required)
Work Location: In person
