Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

Req ID: 200882
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: OPEZ PERI Medical Device Reprocess CBR
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT short-assignment (100%) x 1
Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 14-Apr-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

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About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) Manager and Supervisor of the Medical Device Reprocessing Department, the MDR Technician identifies, disassembles, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, processes and distributes reusable supplies to the nursing units, clinics and departments. The MDR Technician is responsible for providing sterile equipment and supplies to the Surgical Suite, and is responsible for the reprocessing of flexible scopes within the Endoscopy and Operating Room Departments. Other job-related duties required.

All responsibilities are carried out in adherence to professional standards, manufacturer’s instructions and departmental policies and procedures. The MDR Tech ensures that the principles and practices that guide our work at Nova Scotia Health such as the mission, vision, values, expected behaviors, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships, and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the services they provide and through the messages they deliver.

About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following

Grade 12
Successful completion of an approved Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program required
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Certification preferred
One (1) year experience in Medical Device Reprocessing
Knowledge of infection control principles and the sterilization process
Computer experience, medical terminology, microbiology, knowledge of infection control measures and practices
Ability to work with delicate instruments and to operate large equipment
Ability to communicate well with all user departments and work effectively as a team member
Demonstrate accountability, strong work ethic and attention to detail, good problem solving and decision making
Ability to stand for long periods of time assembling instruments, utensils and sets of instruments
Ability to withstand heavy instrument sets and to push/pull carts to and from units of approximately 30 pounds
Tolerance to pre-enzymes, detergents, disinfectants and stain removers in the decontamination process
Successful candidate is required to take and successfully pass a functional assessment to determine the physical capabilities to complete the physical job demands of the job
Successful candidates have the opportunity to take the course if hired, also training on the job if candidate is successful
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Where there are no applicants who have completed the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program, consideration for a Medical Device Reprocessing in Training may be given to applicants who are currently enrolled in an approved Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program or who commit to completing this program at their own expense within the first 14 months of employment (must submit proof of course enrollment within six weeks of being hired into the Medical Device Reprocessing in Training position).

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours
Short assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
Approximately 4 months (Assignment length subject to change)
Expected to be available for all shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, nights and holidays on primary unit or reassigned units
Travel to various sites may be required
Compensation and Benefits
$23.46 - $27.24 Hourly


Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify. Read more