Full-Time Surgical aide in Calgary
Job Description
“Surgical Processor
Requisition #: 361042
Union: AUPE GSS
Title Surgical Processor
Department: SHC Reprocessing
Posting Open Date: 2015-09-25
Posting Close Date: 2015-10-01
Location: South Health Campus – At
City: Calgary
Employee Class: Regular Full-Time
FTE: 1
Date Available: 2015-10-12
Temporary End Date:
Hours Per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift Cycle: 30
Shift Per Cycle: 150
Shift: Days, Evenings
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Rates of Pay: Minimum: 21.45 per hour Maximum: 24.45 per hour
Vehicle Required: No
Category: Sterile Processing
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Unit Manager for Medical Device Reprocessing, performs technical duties with minimal supervision relating to the dis-assembly, decontamination, sterilization, high level disinfection, reassembly, function testing, storage, and distribution of medical equipment.
Complies with all IP & C standards pertaining to the processing of medical equipment.
Performs and documents routine quality assurance procedures related to cleaning and maintenance or respiratory equipment.
Alberta Health Services requires all employees working in medical device reprocessing to be a qualified graduate from a Surgical Processor course or program and successfully completed their Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (CMDRT) Exam – no later than March 31, 2016.
Mandatory certification will be a condition of employment for all employees performing MDR duties in the designated areas as of April 1, 2016.
Qualifications:
– Grade 12 or approved equivalent.
– Completion of a certificate program in Sterile Processing (includes a minimum of 300 hours of practicum experience in a sterile processing department) from a recognized post-secondary institution required.
– IAHCSMM or CSA certification preferred.
– Follows standard precautions.
– Practices these principles in the cleaning and disinfection of all reusable items.
– Practices and understands the principles of aseptic technique and the prevention of nosocomial infection in the process of decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
– Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally, and in writing is essential.
– Basic computer user skills required.
– Must be able to walk significant distances, stand, lift, and transfer surgical equipment and carts during majority of shift.
– Experience with Surgical Instruments required.
– Experience with Steris Equipment and Sterrad 100NX preferred.
AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
All new offers of employment are subject to a Criminal Records Check satisfactory to the employer. This information is collected by authority of the Protection For Person In Care Act (Section 10(4).”
How to Apply
ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICESWe encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.