Job Description
Position Summary
The role of the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician involves decontamination, reprocessing and preparation of all reusable medical and surgical equipment, specialty supplies, instrumentation, procedure and surgical trays. Performs other duties as assigned.
Schedule Work Hours
Days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays
Qualifications - External
- Grade 12 education or equivalent
- CSAO Techniques Course or equivalent course, or successful completion of CSAO Course within the last 5 years
- Recent relevant experience with a minimum 1-2 years technical/reprocessing experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of instrumentation, experience, and manual dexterity in handling and preparation of complex surgical instruments
- Ability to follow instructions and to work with limited supervision
- Ability to work as part of a team and to encourage teamwork
- Strong Interpersonal and Communication skills
- Ability to read, write comprehensively and understand English
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Able to lift and carry heavy items, push and pull carts, stand and walk for prolonged periods and perform repetitive tasks
- Ability to work with cleaning agents and germicides and wear personal protective attire
1. Grade 12 education or equivalent
2. CSAO Techniques Course or equivalent course, or successful completion of CSAO Course within the last 5 years
3. Recent relevant experience with a minimum 1-2 years technical/reprocessing experience
4. Demonstrated knowledge of instrumentation, experience, and manual dexterity in handling and preparation of complex surgical instruments
5. Ability to follow instructions and to work with limited supervision
6. Ability to work as part of a team and to encourage teamwork
7. Strong Interpersonal and Communication skills
8. Ability to read, write comprehensively and understand English
9. Ability to prioritize tasks
10. Able to lift and carry heavy items, push and pull carts, stand and walk for prolonged periods and perform repetitive tasks
11. Ability to work with cleaning agents and germicides and wear personal protective attire