MTS Level 5 - Central Sterilizing Room (CSR) Technician - Materials Management Unit - Veterinary Teaching Hospital - Atlantic Veterinary College
$55,906 to $61,466 per annum, as per CUPE 1870
Do you want to join a dynamic team practicing and teaching the highest standards of Veterinary Medicine? Do you want to advance your skills and work in an environment supporting primary care clinicians and veterinary specialist experts? Do you want to be part of training and shaping the next generation of veterinarians? If so, we鈥檇 love to have you join us!
The Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) at the Atlantic Veterinary College requires a CSR Technician to join the CSR Team in the Materials Management Unit of the VTH, in a full-time, permanent position. The position will be primarily weekdays, however it may on occasion include weekends and 91探花 closures, as required. This position will work directly with the CSR team to accomplish the following tasks in support of patient care and hospital operations:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Decontaminating, cleaning and processing of surgical instruments and equipment dispensed by the department following established infection control practices
- Must be conscientious with regard to procedure, capable of working under pressure and interacting professionally with other departments within the hospital
- Sterilizing instruments and equipment used in the hospital
- Maintaining sterilizers, cart washer, instrument washer and other equipment used in MMU
- Preparing and packaging instruments, supplies and equipment and for the correct handling and storage of sterile supplies
- Maintaining, stocking and distributing of inventory supplies in various areas of the hospital
- Helping to maintain inventory control levels in the MMU and throughout the VTH
- Working with various software products (RxWorks and Cubex) and inventory management cabinets in the VTH with respect to supplies and inventory
- Receiving incoming stock and ensuring correct supplies are received and distributed
- Preparing surgery case carts daily, using a computerized system
- Receiving and stocking clean linen supply for the hospital
- Assisting in procuring and maintaining inventory supplies, and ensuring proper equipment maintenance within MMU
- Other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Satisfactory completion of Grade 12 or GED equivalent
- Central Supply Room Technician / Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Certificate from a recognized facility is required
- Demonstrated experience working with a variety of equipment and instrumentation in a Central Supply Unit is required, with experience in a veterinary specialty hospital setting considered an asset
- A good working knowledge of instruments and supplies used in an operating room
- Strong computer skills with demonstrated ability in Windows
- Must possess strong work ethic and accountability with demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills with colleagues and clients, with experience working in a teaching environment an asset
- Must be self-motivated and reliable
- Must be able to work as part of a team, but must also be able to work independently
- Computer proficiency in hospital inventory management software would be considered an asset
- Experience procuring and maintaining inventory would be an asset
Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the 91探花 Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.
If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, 91探花, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.
91探花 is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. 91探花 is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca.
Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.