149959 - Coordinator, Medical Device Reprocessing

Work Location
Lions Gate Hospital - NS
Home Worksite
00 - Excluded - VCHA
Labour Agreement
Excluded
Union
905 - Mgt/Excluded-VCHA (37.5 Hr)
Position Type
Baseline
Job Status
Regular Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Standard Hours / Week
37.50
Job Category
Leaders & Corporate Support
Salary Grade
07
Min Hourly
CAD $38.13/Hr.
Max Hourly
CAD $54.82/Hr.
Shift Times
0900-1700
Days Off
Saturday, Stats, Sunday

Come work as a Coordinator, Medical Device Reprocessing with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Coordinator, Medical Device Reprocessing to join the Medical Device Reprocessing team at Lions Gate Hospital. Apply today to join our team!

As a Coordinator, Medical Device Reprocessing with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Participate as a member of the Medical Device Reprocessing management team in the strategic and operations planning and development of policies and procedures for the program, and be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational requirements of assigned area(s) within the program.
• Supervise staff for the assigned area(s) including making determinations on selection and discipline, providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to team members, and coordinating related training and orientation.
• Interact regularly with personnel at all levels within the organization including Directors, Managers and Physicians regarding medical device reprocessing services and operational activities and communicate with key internal and external stakeholders, committees and task groups as required for conducting daily business and achieving program goals and objectives.
• Strive to enhance medical device reprocessing service delivery for the Community of Care (CoC) Area and overall health authority, participate in quality assurance activities, and provide input into budget for assigned area(s).

Education & Experience

• Baccalaureate in Nursing or a related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ recent, related medical device reprocessing or perioperative experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience providing leadership and direct supervision within a large unionized health care environment is preferred.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Skillfully coordinates activities of staff to ensure effective service delivery using strong leadership, coaching, mentoring and communication abilities.
• Uses an understanding of customer needs to develop both strategic and tactical solutions to achieve objectives and ensure user needs are met.
• Uses strong interpersonal and customer relations skills to deal with a variety of stakeholders both internal and external to the organization.
• Uses analytical abilities to review current processes, identify areas for standardization and improvement, and formulate policies and procedures.
• Effectively utilizes verbal, written and technological communication skills when obtaining information, providing advice/information and otherwise communicating electronically, verbally or in written format.

This Role Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.