Full-Time Surgical aide in Edmonton
Job Description
“Surgical Processor
Requisition #: 368066
Union: AUPE GSS
Title Surgical Processor
Department: UA-Central Supply Room-EDM
Posting Open Date: 2015-10-30
Posting Close Date: 2015-11-05
Location: U of A Hospital – At
City: Edmonton
Employee Class: Regular Full-Time
FTE: 1.0
Date Available: 2015-11-16
Temporary End Date:
Hours Per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift Cycle: 6
Shift Per Cycle: 30
Shift: Days, Evenings, Weekends
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:
The Surgical Processor is responsible for performing and documenting a full range of duties which include: decontaminating, assembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing and distributing sterile instruments (including the most highly complex instruments), supplies and non-sterile equipment for patient care units, clinics and operating rooms.
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:
– IAHCSMM or CSA certification preferred.
– A Sterile Processing Certificate, including successful completion of a practicum placement from a recognized educational institution is required.
– Knowledge and experience with the WHIMS program is necessary.
– Experience within past 5 years is 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.