Working Leader - Surgical Processing
Your Opportunity:
As a Working Leader, you will orientate, support, and continuously coach Surgical Processors. This may include setting priorities according to shift and daily requirements within the department while ensuring policies/procedures and standards are adhered to. You will act as a formal resource to department staff and may act as a delegate for management on operational issues. As a Working Leader, you may assist the management team by providing input for yearly performance evaluations of surgical processing staff. In addition to your demonstrated experience and training in Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR), your advanced communication skills enable you to work alongside other surgical processors, physicians, nurses and other health care workers to provide the best care to patients. The successful applicant is also comfortable working independently when required, has a sharp eye for detail, and takes pride in their work by ensuring all medical devices are handled properly while following Universal Precautions in the prevention of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI). The Town of Edson, (population 8,400) is located approximately 190 kms west of Edmonton and 163 kms (about two hours’ drive) from Jasper National Park, making it an exciting home base for your outdoor adventures. If you love small-town lifestyle and exploring the outdoors, Edson could be the place for you! Visit Edson.ca/community to read more about our beautiful community.
Description:
As a Working Leader, you will orientate, support, and continuously coach Surgical Processors. This may include setting priorities according to shift and daily requirements within the department while ensuring policies/procedures and standards are adhered to. You will act as a formal resource to department staff and may act as a delegate for management on operational issues. As a Working Leader, you may assist the management team by providing input for yearly performance evaluations of surgical processing staff.
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Work Ldr - Surgical Processing
- Union: AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program: Surgical Processing
- Primary Location: Edson Healthcare Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 14-MAY-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 01-AUG-2025
- Temporary End Date: 04-MAR-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 20
- Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $27.43
- Maximum Salary: $30.17
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) program. Completion of an Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) certification or Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certification.
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum 2 years of experience working in a Medical Device Reprocessing Department in the last 4 years.
Preferred Qualifications:As required.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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