Medical Terminology Course jobs in Ontario

Overview
We are seeking a meticulous and dependable Medical Device Reprocessing Technician to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, and preparing medical and surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring that all devices meet strict infection prevention and control standards.

As an MDR Technician, you will play a crucial part in supporting safe and effective patient care by maintaining the integrity of reprocessed medical devices and ensuring compliance with all regulatory guidelines and best practices. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of sterilization techniques, attention to detail, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of patient safety and healthcare quality.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00-$27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Experience:

• Medical device reprocessing: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• College Certification in a Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) (required)

Work Location: In person