Medical Device Reprocessing Technician – Medical Device Reprocessing

Title: Medical Device Reprocessing Technician – Medical Device Reprocessing

Company: Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Job Type: FullTime

Description:

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician to join their team at the Victoria Building - QEII location in the Central Zone. The successful candidate will be responsible for decontamination, sterilization, reassembly, and distribution of medical supplies and devices. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate and benefits package.

About the Opportunity:

Perform detailed technical duties related to medical device reprocessing

Report to the Manager and Supervisor of the Medical Device Reprocessing Department

About You:

Grade 12 education required

Completion of an approved Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program preferred

Formal education in anatomy, medical terminology, and microbiology preferred

Previous experience in an MDR setting preferred

Excellent communication and organizational skills required

Hours:

Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits:

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician: $23.46 - $27.92 hourly

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician-in-Training: $21.68

Benefits package includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance, and pension plan

Once You've Applied:

Only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview. Employee Referral Program available. Support bargaining unit position. Preference given to bargaining unit employees. Nova Scotia Health is committed to diversity and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

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Title: Medical Device Reprocessing Technician &#8211; Medical Device Reprocessing
Company: Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Req ID: 215567
Location: Central Zone, Victoria Building  QEII
Department: OPCZ PERI Sterile Supply VG
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% ) x 1
NSGEU Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 5Feb26

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 communitybased programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of highquality 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.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The worklife balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager and Supervisor of the Medical Device Reprocessing Department and in accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, this position performs a series of detailed technical duties related to the decontamination, sterilization, reassembly, function testing and distribution of medical and/or surgical supplies and medical devices for the operating room and various areas of the hospital. In addition, this position performs related clerical duties and record keeping.

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 (course with practicum preferred)

Where there are no applicants who have completed the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program, consideration for a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician 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 12 months of employment (must submit proof of course enrollment before being hired into the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician in Training position).
 Formal education in anatomy, medical terminology, microbiology, infection control preferred
 Membership with the Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Nova Scotia preferred
 Previous experience working in an MDR setting preferred
 Experience operating MDR related equipment
 Knowledge of Infection Control measures and Routine Practices
 Demonstrated organizational skills and a high degree of initiative and selfmotivation are required
 Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and comprehension skills
 Critical thinking skills to aid with problem solving
 An aptitude for tasks requiring manual dexterity and technical skill
 Computer experience
 Required to carry up to a maximum of 30 pounds. Position includes repetitive bending, lifting, pushing and pulling carts. Constant standing and walking. Exposure to chemicals, blood and body fluids and extreme heat and humidity as well as loud noise
 Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

A skills test will be included as part of the selection process

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

Hours

Permanent, Fulltime position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician:  
$23.46  $27.92 hourly

Medical Device Reprocessing TechnicianinTraining  
$21.68

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, longterm disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000.

This is a Support 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 selfidentify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and selfidentify.

Nova Scotia Health's Employee Career Advice (ECA) Program supports internal employees in their career development and progression with résumébuilding, interview skill development, resources and advice for optimizing job searches, and more. Employees can book a oneonone meeting or view upcoming workshops on the ECA Intranet page or via email at employeecareeradvice@nshealth.ca.

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