Relief Reprocessing Technician
Top Benefits
About the role
Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information
The Relief Reprocessing Technician uses a variety of sophisticated decontamination/sterilization equipment and manual techniques to ensure that equipment used for medical purposes is cleaned and sterilized, is 100% safe for patient use, and in complete and effective working order.
In addition to reprocessing equipment for the Operating Room, the unit provides services to all in-patient units, the Medical Centre, Medical Clinic, Diagnostic units, Respiratory unit, Rehab services and offsite Medical clinics from Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA). Occasionally, consulting support is provided to other Health Authorities within the Northwest Territories (NWT). As well, the unit distributes a wide variety of instruments and supplies to various users.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of sterile processing techniques and decontamination.
- Knowledge of infection control and the rapid evolvement of infectious agents such as MRSA and VRE.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and recognition of hundreds of different types of medical/surgical instruments.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by
- Completion of a recognized Central Services Technical Program and one (1) year experience in a Reprocessing Unit.
OR
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Completion of a recognized Central Service Technical Program and a minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated experience in environments requiring cleaning and disinfections practices, with proven understanding and application of infection prevention and control (IPAC) principles and procedures
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Completion of a program in Medical Terminology is an asset.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.
Relief Reprocessing Technician
Top Benefits
About the role
Department Information
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information
The Relief Reprocessing Technician uses a variety of sophisticated decontamination/sterilization equipment and manual techniques to ensure that equipment used for medical purposes is cleaned and sterilized, is 100% safe for patient use, and in complete and effective working order.
In addition to reprocessing equipment for the Operating Room, the unit provides services to all in-patient units, the Medical Centre, Medical Clinic, Diagnostic units, Respiratory unit, Rehab services and offsite Medical clinics from Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA). Occasionally, consulting support is provided to other Health Authorities within the Northwest Territories (NWT). As well, the unit distributes a wide variety of instruments and supplies to various users.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of sterile processing techniques and decontamination.
- Knowledge of infection control and the rapid evolvement of infectious agents such as MRSA and VRE.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and recognition of hundreds of different types of medical/surgical instruments.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by
- Completion of a recognized Central Services Technical Program and one (1) year experience in a Reprocessing Unit.
OR
-
Completion of a recognized Central Service Technical Program and a minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated experience in environments requiring cleaning and disinfections practices, with proven understanding and application of infection prevention and control (IPAC) principles and procedures
-
Completion of a program in Medical Terminology is an asset.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
jobsyk@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.