This is the life-changing opportunity you’ve been looking for.
Horizon Health Network in beautiful New Brunswick is looking for a Manager of Medical Device Reprocessing to join our team!
Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is seeking a dependable, energetic, and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Manager of Medical Device Reprocessing for Zone 3. Reporting to the Regional Director of MDR, the MDR Manager is responsible for managing and leading all daily reprocessing at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Region Hospital, Oromocto Public Hospital, and Upper River Valley Hospital.
Why you should work here
Working for Horizon gives you a career that provides an east coast lifestyle and the chance to make a big difference in the lives of New Brunswickers.
This position comes with competitive salary, paid time off, sick benefits, and employer paid contributions into our government pension plan.
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.
Who you are
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Bachelor’s degree in a business or health-related discipline with relevant experience. Equivalent practical experience may also be considered
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3-5 years progressive management experience, with demonstrated abilities in program management implementation, human and fiscal resource management, and public relations
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Successful completion of a recognized MDR course or willing to enroll in the course within 6 months of hiring.
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Excellent project/process management skills and overall time management skills
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Ideally MDR or Operating Room experience
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Ability to deal with others effectively
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Process improvement experience considered as a strong asset
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Experience managing and conducting attendance and performance assessments of a team
Written and spoken competence in English is required at an advanced level.
What you will do
The MDR Manager will act as the liaison with other departments to meet the needs of our customers as well as dealing with our external vendors. The MDR Manager will collaborate on project responsibilities and other operational activities with the other MDR managers and will be an active member of the regional MDR team.
The MDR Manager is responsible for ensuring all CSA standards are met as well as responsible for implementing corrective actions following Infection and Prevention Control (IPC) audits, holding the team accountable to follow up on corrective actions and CSA standards.
This position is a member of the Horizon Medical Device Reprocessing team and will be located at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital.
Your key responsibilities are
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Managing daily work activities of the MDR department through developing work plan/schedule, providing leadership and coaching, supporting training, and developing opportunities, establishing priorities assigning work accordingly.
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Evaluating employee performance, oversee attendance management program, determining training and orientation requirements, monitoring compliance with quality assurance testing, and providing input to the manager as required.
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Conducting policy and SOP audits and providing feedback/coaching MDR employees for improvement.
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Holding MDR staff accountable for results involved with retraining and/or discipline of employees as required.
- Ensuring staff achieved CSA certification as per established work plan.
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Reviews existing internal procedures and updating them as needed.
- Working collaboratively with other MDR managers to update departmental standards and procedures.
- Maintains a safe work environment by ensure safety practices and procedures are adhered to.
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Monitoring and maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies by performing duties such as making recommendations for changes to stock levels, reorder points, and adjusting as necessary.
- Maintaining a library of equipment and supplies catalogues and place orders in conjunction with the buyer/purchaser.
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Leading process improvement projects to improve productivity in MDR department.
- Overseeing the setup and maintenance of the OR case cart system by verifying loaner medical device set/equipment are complete, received, processed, and returned.
Special Requirements
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Successful candidate must actively pursue continuing education in this field on an annual basis.
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Must be able to travel to Oromocto and Upper River Valley on a regular basis.
Horizon Competency
Core competencies for non-bargaining positions are based on the LEADS in a Caring Environment leadership capabilities framework: Lead Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions, and System Transformation.
In addition to LEADS, all positions need to demonstrate compassion, patience, and professionalism in all interactions, consistently upholding a respectful and supportive environment for patients, clients, families, and colleagues. Proactively addresses concerns and responds to emerging needs with empathy and diligence, contributing to high-quality, patient/client centered care.
Interested? Apply Today!
To learn more, visit MyHorizonCareer.ca/management-business-professionals/
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.
