Expression of Interest - Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Training Program (MDRT)

Island Health

  • Courtenay, BC Comox, BC
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 30 jours
Close DateLocationComox Valley Hospital - Courtenay, BC V9N 0B9 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)CVH MDRDMulti-SiteNoTravel RequirementTravel between multiple sites may be requiredShift Start Time/End TimeAs RequiredDays OffAs requiredVacancy TypeCasualSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$24.80 - $24.80Paid FTEN/AWorked BI-WEEKLY HOURSN/APlanned Start DateOct. 7 2025Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentNoCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)YesJob DescriptionIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority,) patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Exciting news to share:Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Training Program is being offered through Island Health. Start date is May 06, 2024 and will run until approximately October 04, 2024. Program combines online curriculum through VIU, and clinical practicum at Island Health Sites.What you need to know:
  • Are you an Island Health employee under the Facilities Bargaining Agreement (FBA) looking to further your career with Island Health?
  • We are excited to announce that, Island Health is offering an employer sponsored education program to join our Medical Device Reprocessing team.
  • This program is full time employer paid. All tuition, fees, and costs of necessary books are paid for on behalf of the participants. Students enrolled in the program will also receive a weekly stipend.
  • Available to all existing Island Health FBA employees.
  • Our Medical Device Reprocessing Technicians work closely with the RNs and support staff to ensure instruments and equipment are ready for use when needed.
  • Our perioperative units are state of the art, and allow our multidisciplinary teams provide a comprehensive array of services across the Vancouver Island, with the Operating Room and Endoscopy department being our largest customers.
  • Successful participants are required to complete a six-month return of service period (ROS period) working as a MDRT at Island Health.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceGrade 12 (or acceptable equivalent); Grade 12 English with C or better or assessment by VIU; Completion of Medical Terminology (OSME002) or equivalent.Skills And AbilitiesTake a look at the video link below to see what it is like working as a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician at Island Health:We encourage you to take the next step and apply so we can continue the conversation with you!Link to Full Job DescriptionAdditional information for applicantsSuccessful applicants must meet the following pre-requisites: Medical Terminology certificate, Interpersonal and Employment Shills training, and a high school transcript to prove that they have completed grade 12 including a minimum C in English.

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