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Job Title:

Sterilie Supply Technicians - New Graduates

Posted Date:

9/22/2023

Closing Date:

None specified

Functional Discipline:

Sterile Supplies

Job Description

Sterile Supply Technician New Graduate Opportunities in Central Zone

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people.
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Job Summary
Applications are invited for Sterile Supply Technician positions with NLHS-Central Zone for various sites/departments.

The Sterile Supply Technician is responsible for all duties associated with the collection and distribution of patient care items and the decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, handling and storage of patient care medical equipment and supplies. The Sterile Supply Technician is also responsible for reprocessing scopes in the Endoscopy Department. All responsibilities are carried out in adherence to professional standards, manufacturer's instructions and departmental policies and procedures.

The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centred care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
* Constantly moves/lifts 10-25lbs; occasionally lifts/moves up to 50lbs. Push/pulling with medium forces (22-44lbsF).
* Constantly stands/walks. Regularly required to bend/twist, stretch/reach, and complete low level postures (kneeling/crouching/stooping).
* Work Environments present potential for exposure to scented/chemical products and/or other allergens within publicly accessible areas. Potential for exposure to blood, bodily fluids and/or other contagion

Required qualifications:
* Graduation from high school with a diploma recognized by the Newfoundland & Labrador Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
* Successful completion of a Sterile Supply Technician course approved by Central Health.
* Demonstrated communication skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently.
* Demonstrated ability to problem solve.
* Consistent demonstration of Central Health's corporate values; Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Stewardship and Quality.
* A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position
* A satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.

Salary: Nape HS - Dependent on position and location
Competition number: P-2023000871-TBD
Competition closing date: Open Until Filled

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