• Adhere to policies and procedures established for the assigned department while supporting the Mission, Vision and Values of Erie Shores Healthcare
• Maintain the confidentiality of all patient information
• Collect, decontaminate and process for appropriate cleaning, and/or sterilization of reusable supplies from all nursing units and other patient care areas as appropriate.
• Operate and care for equipment used in the department following established procedures.
• Perform quality control and safety checks as required.
• Order daily linen requirements; including linen for operating room
• Deliver linen to patient care areas. Deliver linen to nursing units/departments;
• Maintain quotas of supplies on each nursing unit (fill exchange carts, top up, deliver as necessary and accurately document the quantities issued).
• Be responsible for checking and replacing outdated supplies as necessary including disaster supplies and crash carts.
• Maintain adequate inventory of instruments for tray set-ups.
• Assist in physical inventory count as required.
• Maintain knowledge of Hospital’s emergency planning program
• Communicate effectively, efficiently and in a professional manner
• Participate in meetings/committees as appointed
• Promote teamwork
• Attend appropriate in-service and continuing education.
• Participate in the orientation of new employees.
• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) required
• Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Ontario (MDRAO) MDR Techniques Course required
• Sterile Supply Processing certificate from recognized College preferred
• Minimum of 1 year experience in sterilization and instrument reprocessing in a hospital setting preferred
• Knowledge of principles and practice related to techniques
• Knowledge of sterilization equipment handling
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel an asset
• Excellent interpersonal skills essential and the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team with limited supervision
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job including constant walking, standing, bending and lifting moderate to heavy weights

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.