Lead, Quality Assurance-Medical Device Reprocessing, Acute & Community

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $45.46 - $65.35 / hour.

Join Fraser Health as a strategic leader advancing excellence in Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR). As the Lead, Quality Assurance - Medical Device Reprocessing (Acute & Community), you will provide regional oversight and leadership for Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Improvement (QI) across acute Operating Rooms, Community Clinics, and MDR sites. You’ll champion best‑practice standards, support Ministry of Health audit readiness, and lead MDR accreditation in collaboration with clinical and operational partners.

This full-time role is based at the Langley Fulfillment Centre in Langley, BC, with travel across the Fraser Health region as needed. If you’re a collaborative leader who thrives on impact and continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to shape the future of MDR quality at Fraser Health.

We’re Looking For

• Graduation from a recognized Nursing program or a related health discipline
• Specialty courses and/or certification in Medical Device Reprocessing or Infection Control
• Seven (7) years of related Surgical Operating Room or MDR Quality Assurance experience
• A valid BC Driver’s License and access to a vehicle for business use

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:
Reporting to the Executive Director, this position is accountable to provide regional oversight and strategic leadership of Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Improvement (QI) for Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) at acute site Operating Rooms, Community Clinics, and other sites across Fraser Health as required. Oversees and coordinates Ministry of Health (MOH) audits related to MDR standards, protocols, practices and guidelines for MDR sites;

works collaboratively with key partners & stakeholders in MDR Accreditation process by providing leadership, oversight and coordination support.

In collaboration with MDR Site Management, is accountable for development of MDR practice standards, protocols, policies and quality change processes for MDR operations to ensure the sterility of all delivered instrumentation and supplies within Operating Rooms and all MDR service areas are consistent with Fraser Health’s approved Infection Control guidelines, QA standards and best-practice Medical Device Reprocessing standards. Ensures consistent clinical QA standards are maintained at all renovation and equipment upgrades at MDR sites across Fraser Health.

Leads MDR accreditation and MOH Audit reviews by overseeing the Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement Coordinators and implementation of best practice QA standards and processes; acts as a key resource leader working in close collaboration with Infection Prevention and Control, Clinical Quality and Strategic Priorities, FH Accreditation Professionals and with FH Surgical Directors, MDR Managers and Director; acts as prime communication link with Infection Prevention and Control, Clinical Quality and related areas (i.e. Performance and Accreditation).

• Leads and oversees the region-wide strategic implementation, integration and evaluation of MDR Quality Assurance standards, protocols, processes and change initiatives. Evaluates outcomes and develops metrics and reports to monitor improvement initiatives on an on-going basis.
• In collaboration with stakeholders (i.e. Directors, MDR Managers, Infection Prevention & Control, Clinical Quality & Strategic Priorities, Performance & Accreditation), ensures the ongoing review and evaluation of strategies, systems, programs and outcomes are consistent with MDR best practices and Quality Assurance standards in alignment with Fraser Health’s strategic plan.
• Accountable to identify critical issues and outcomes necessary to achieve short, medium and long-term MDR strategies and Quality Assurance criteria and objectives. Provides advice and recommendations to MDR Leadership on matters related to the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, policies, practices, systems and standards related to…