Forbes Ranks U of G Among Canada's Top Employers
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre
Temporary Part-Time
(Less than 24 hours a week)
Please apply by completing the OVC Part-Time Application form [1]. You will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume saved as ONE file.
Reporting to the Supervisor, Patient Care & Service Delivery and receiving daily functional guidance from the Team Leader of the Medical Device Reprocessing department, the incumbent will be responsible for a variety of duties including:
- Processing and distributing supplies
- Sterilizing surgical, medical, research and pharmacy supplies
- Maintaining records of biological tests
- Operating decontamination and sterilization equipment including steam autoclaves, and hydrogen peroxide sterilizer
- Maintaining inventory control including using inventory management computer software
- Transporting supplies to hospital areas
- Handling designated waste
The incumbent will be cross-trained in other service areas of the Health Science Centre. The incumbent will be assigned to work in a variety of service areas based on operational requirements.
Interested candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Secondary School diploma plus Medical Device Reprocessing Techniques Course and Certification as recognized by the MDRAO is required plus some related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrate familiarity with sterilization techniques and should possess accurate record keeping abilities
- Good communication skills and attention to detail are required
- This position requires frequent lifting and a diverse range of motions for a wide variety of activities.
- Flexibility in scheduling availability is required. The incumbent will be required to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends.
The successful applicant will be required to have the rabies vaccine series and provide proof of protective rabies titre.
Hourly rate $23.03 – $31.09 per hour
At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion [2] is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.