Medical Device Reprocessing Supervisor, Royal Columbian Hospital
Fraser Health Authority
New Westminster, BC- Salary To be discussed
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1 position to fill as soon as possible
Description
The salary range for this position is CAD $32.10 - $32.10 / hour
Job Summary
At Fraser Health, our Mission, Vision, and Values guide everything we do. As one of British Columbia's leading hospitals, Royal Columbian Hospital offers exciting opportunities for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and serving their community.
Whether you're providing direct patient care, supporting clinical operations, delivering specialized services, or contributing behind the scenes, every role at Royal Columbian Hospital plays a critical part in delivering exceptional care and improving the health of the communities we serve.
Working at Royal Columbian Hospital means joining a collaborative, innovative, and dedicated team in a fast-paced environment where growth, learning, and professional development are encouraged and supported.
Why Choose Fraser Health?
We are committed to supporting our employees through comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and programs designed to promote well-being and work-life balance.
Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us:
Comprehensive 100% Employer-Paid Benefits
Enjoy peace of mind with extended health and dental coverage for eligible employees.
Generous Vacation Entitlement
Take the time you need to rest and recharge with vacation benefits that grow with your years of service.
Benefit Portability
Transfer your benefits seamlessly from another HEABC employer.
Immediate Pension Enrollment
Start building your future from day one with a defined Municipal Pension Plan.
Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up
Eligible employees may receive additional financial support while growing their families.
Flexible Scheduling Opportunities
Many departments offer scheduling options that help support a healthy work-life balance.
TransLink Pass Subsidy
Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on eligible TransLink passes.
Employee Discounts and Perks
Access a variety of discounts, wellness programs, learning opportunities, and employee support resources.
Eligibility for benefits and programs is based on employment status and applicable collective agreements.
Grow Your Career at Royal Columbian Hospital
Royal Columbian Hospital is a provincial referral centre, Level 1 Trauma Centre, and one of British Columbia's busiest hospitals, providing employees with unique opportunities to develop their skills, work alongside highly specialized teams, and contribute to the delivery of exceptional patient care.
Whether you're beginning your career, looking for a new challenge, or seeking opportunities for advancement, Royal Columbian Hospital offers a rewarding environment where you can make a meaningful impact every day.
Join our team and discover how your talents can help shape the future of healthcare at Royal Columbian Hospital.
Detailed Overview
Supervises Medical Device Reprocessing Technicians and other designated staff and coordinates staff orientation to the Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) Department. Cleans, sterilizes, assembles, wraps and/or labels instruments and equipment, maintains inventory and supplies and identifies, troubleshoots and monitors problem areas on issues related to equipment break down and instrument problems. Performs timekeeping functions utilizing a computerized Payroll System, calls in and allocates relief staff to fill temporary staffing requirements and performs clerical duties such as answering the telephone, maintaining records and filing.
Responsibilities
- Supervises Medical Device Reprocessing Technicians and other designated staff by performing duties such as scheduling and coordinating work assignments, evaluating employee performance in consultation with the Leader and determining related training and orientation requirements.
- Coordinates staff orientation to the MDR Department by performing duties such as identifying educational needs, recommending training and in-services and providing regular in-services and individual project assignments.
- Cleans, sterilizes, assembles, wraps and/or labels and distributes instruments and equipment such as syringes, catheters, respirators, suction machines and/or linen and O.R. packs in accordance with established procedures by operating equipment such as heat sealer, washer sterilizer, autoclave and water distiller.
- Performs timekeeping functions for the department by performing duties such as maintaining time sheets and attendance records, gathering hours worked, coding hours into computerized payroll system and forwarding to payroll upon approval. Reviews verification reports, identifies discrepancies and answers staff inquiries.
- Calls in and allocates relief staff to fill temporary staffing requirements as required by performing duties such as utilizing a predetermined list, contacting appropriate staff to determine whether vacancy can be filled and forwarding concerns/issues to the Leader as required.
- Participates in the development and evaluation of department policies and standards by performing duties such as attending meetings and providing input to the Leader as requested. Advises staff on current safety practices and procedures and forwards discrepancies/concerns to the Leader as required.
- Identifies, troubleshoots and monitors problem areas on issues related to equipment break down, instrument problems and procedural changes. Ensures preventative maintenance by scheduling maintenance appropriately, completing maintenance requisitions and forwarding for repair.
- Maintains inventory and supplies by performing duties such as filling orders for equipment and supplies according to established quotas and procedures from Stores and Purchasing, restocking supplies, removing supplies from circulation as required and reporting damaged or missing items.
- Performs related clerical duties such as answering the telephone, maintaining records and filing.
- Participates in the Quality Management Program by performing duties such as checking standards and documenting results such as biological testing of sterilizers. Maintains sterilization records in accordance with established policies and standards.
- Collects statistical information according to established procedures and processes appropriately.
- Participates in departmental/interdepartmental meetings and in-services by performing duties such as attending meetings and providing input as requested.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Education and Experience
Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized Sterile Supply Processing program plus two years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to supervise.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology.
- Mathematical aptitude.
About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.
People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.
We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.
Together, we are the heart of health care.
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