Surgical Processor

The energetic Town of Westlock offers something for everyone - a great community to raise a family, a fun, active lifestyle with both indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities, and a community full of residents happy to lend a helping hand. Westlock is a mix of urban amenities with a country lifestyle and also boasts an active arts and culture scene. Here in Westlock, you'll find a community that is friendly, engaged, and looking to offer the best to its residents.

As a Surgical Processor, you will be responsible for the decontamination, reassembly and sterilization of hospital supplies, equipment and surgical instrumentation. You will use the principles of aseptic technique and follow Universal Precautions in the prevention of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI). You will ensure instrumentation and equipment is in proper working order, perform biological, chemical and quality assurance testing and report problems to the supervisor or designate.

Completion of an accredited Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) program. Completion of an Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) certification or Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certification.

Must be knowledgeable and able to work in all aspects of decontamination, assembly, sterilization, instrumentation. Must be fully competent with Steris washers and sterilizers, and Trophon. Must read, comprehend, write and speak English fluently. Must have a minimum of one-year recent experience in MDR in an acute care hospital. Requires manual dexterity and ability to perform repetitive tasks using fine motor skills; must be in good health without limitation affecting standing and walking; must be able to lift 18 kilograms (40 lbs.) and push/pull carts weighing up to 114 kilograms (250 lbs.). Must be capable of continuous productivity in stressful situations. Ability to perform independently, showing sound judgment, flexibility and initiative. Ability to work closely with others in a cooperative manner. Must be service-oriented, reliable and pay attention to detail. Wear department PPE. Must be able to work in confined areas. Able to work through multiple interruptions.

Demonstrated proficiency and ability to rotate through all workstations. One year of orthopedic experience. Cataract experience.