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

Job Description

In 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

1. Are you an Island Health employee under the Facilities Bargaining Agreement (FBA) looking to further your career with Island Health?
2. We are excited to announce that Island Health is offering an employer sponsored education program to join our Medical Device Reprocessing team.
3. 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.
4. Available to all existing Island Health FBA employees.
5. Our Medical Device Reprocessing Technicians work closely with the RNs and support staff to ensure instruments and equipment are ready for use when needed.
6. Our perioperative units are state of the art, and allow our multidisciplinary teams to provide a comprehensive array of services across Vancouver Island, with the Operating Room and Endoscopy department being our largest customers.
7. 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 Experience
Grade 12 (or acceptable equivalent); Grade 12 English with C or better or assessment by VIU; Completion of Medical Terminology (OSME002) or equivalent.

Skills And Abilities

Take a look at the video link below to see what it is like working as a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician at Island Health: MDRT at Island Health

We encourage you to take the next step and apply so we can continue the conversation with you!