Team Leader - Medical Device Reprocessing Department
Req ID: 212724
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ PERI Medical Device Reprocess HI
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
NSGEU Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 6-Jan-26
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About the Opportunity
Under the direction of the Manager of the Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) Department, the Team Leader oversees the daily delivery of instrumentation and supplies to the Operating Rooms (OR's). S/he collaborates regularly with the OR Supervisor/Charge Nurse to ensure efficient and timely delivery of instrumentation and supplies so patient care is not impacted. The Team Leader coordinates with and communicates operational issues to the MDR supervisor and provides direction and support to the Medical Device Reprocessing Technicians working in the OR and in OR processing. In addition, this individual is responsible for reviewing and advising manufacturer's instructions (MIFU's) for instrumentation. The Team Leader participates in the ordering and repair process for instrumentation. S/he may also be required to participate in the interview process.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Grade XII plus a recognized Medical Device Reprocessing Technician course is required
- Current MDRT certification is required
- If there are no certified candidates, other applicants will be considered and must completed the certification within the first three (3) months of starting in the position
- Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in MDRA with extensive knowledge in the following OR service; Ortho/Spine, Neuro, Cardiac/Vascular, General, Plastics
- Current successful scope competency assessment
- Previous MDR charge experience
- Extensive knowledge of immediate use steam sterilization using one tray
- Extensive knowledge of an OR Case Cart System
- Knowledge of ordering/tracking and arranging repairs of OR instruments
- Experience working with computer systems; experience with HSM, PHS SPD Manager Program, SharePoint, Excel and Word
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making abilities
- Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and comprehension skills
- Demonstrated organizational skills and a high degree of initiative and self motivation
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
- knowledge of Infection Control measures and Routine Practices
- Extensive knowledge of CSAZ314:23 preferred
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Hours
- Permanent Full-time Position; 75 Hours Bi-weekly
Compensation and Benefits
$25.26 - $28.22 hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000.
This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
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