Medical Device Reprocessing Technician, Sterilization
BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital & Health Centre
Vancouver, BC
What you’ll do
- Reprocess critical and semi-critical devices such as surgical instrumentation, respiratory items, laerdal suction units, incubators, and scopes, using steam sterilization, low temperature sterilization and high level disinfection.
- Check and test functionality of medical devices according to Manufacturers Instruction for Use (MIFU). Identify broken and non-functioning devices and reports these to the MDR RN.
- Operate departmental equipment such as Steam Sterilizers, Low temperature Sterilizers, Washer Decontaminator, Cart washer, Ultrasonic washer, Dryers, Endoscope Reprocessor, TEE Reprocessor, and Sealers.
- Participate in routine maintenance of the department’s equipment by cleaning, checking and testing sterilizers, washers and other equipment for functionality. Report maintenance needs to MDR RN on duty.
- Sort, inspect, and reassemble equipment, procedure trays, and O.R. sets according to written procedures.
- Wrap and label O.R. instruments, procedure trays, and supplies for sterilization according to written procedures.
- Fill orders for Medical Device Reprocessing Department according to requests.
- Maintain inventory levels of sterile supplies.
- Maintain accurate records to comply with quality assurance standards by performing duties such as reading and documenting biological indicator results.
- Perform routine cleaning of work and storage areas to maintain a clean, safe and orderly working environment.
- Maintain the computerized inventory management system of sterile instrumentation, by creating and updating instrument records and procedural manuals, tracking instruments and loaners, and producing reports
- Participate in education sessions as conducted by MDR management, including in-service sessions, team training huddles, instrument cleaning and assembly practice sessions. Review all materials on new and/or changing instruments as updated by MDR management.
- Perform related clerical duties such as answering telephones, taking messages, maintaining records and filing.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
What you bring
Qualifications
- Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized Medical Device Processing (MDR) Technician course, plus one (1) year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the hospital.
Skills & Knowledge
- Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology.
- Mathematical aptitude.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to deal effectively with others.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to organize work.
- Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
- As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).
What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
- Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
Job Type: Casual
Wage: $29.78/hour
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Hours of Work: Rotating, 0730-1530, 1100-1900, 1530-2330, 2330-0730
Requisition # CAS_MDRT
What we do
BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education.
BCCH and BCW is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).
The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
PHSA, BCCH and BCW is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.
One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at [email protected].
Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.
