Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Make a difference behind the scenes of patient care while enjoying the lifestyle and adventure of northern Alberta. Join the team at High Prairie Health Complex, where your expertise as a Surgical Processor plays a critical role in ensuring safe, high-quality care for every patient who walks through our doors. Nestled in Alberta's beautiful Big Lakes County, the Town of High Prairie offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and quality of life. Known as the "Gateway to the Mighty Peace," this welcoming community is surrounded by stunning lakes, forests, and endless outdoor recreation. Whether you're passionate about fishing, hiking, camping, boating, or simply enjoying wide-open spaces, you'll find plenty to explore year-round. High Prairie is a vibrant and family-friendly community with access to public and Catholic K-12 schools, post-secondary programs through Northern Lakes College, and a variety of arts, cultural, and community events. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, short commutes, and a pace of life that allows for a true work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, Alberta Health Services currently offers a Remote Retention Allowance of up to $3,000 annually. This non-pensionable allowance is paid on an hourly basis for all hours worked at the basic rate of pay. If you're looking for a rewarding career where your contributions matter, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to experience the best of rural Alberta, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and discover what High Prairie has to offer!
Description:
As a Surgical Processor, you will be responsible for the decontamination, reassembly and sterilization of hospital supplies, equipment and surgical instrumentation. You will use the principles of aseptic technique and follow Universal Precautions in the prevention of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI). You will ensure instrumentation and equipment is in proper working order, perform biological, chemical and quality assurance testing and report problems to the supervisor or designate.
Classification: Certified MDR Tech Union: AUPE GSS Unit and Program: Collection for Reprocessing Primary Location: High Prairie Health Complex Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 06-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 23-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $25.70 Maximum Salary: $29.28 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Required Qualifications:
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:
As required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of one year experience in related field. Experience in all areas of MDR. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are key characteristics of the desired candidate.
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Responsibilities
Decontaminate, reassemble, and sterilize hospital supplies, equipment, and surgical instruments while applying aseptic technique and Universal Precautions to help prevent hospital-acquired infections. Check that instruments and equipment are functioning properly, conduct biological, chemical, and quality assurance tests, and report issues to a supervisor or designate.
Requirements
Completion of an accredited Medical Device Reprocessing program and an HSPA or CSA certification are required. At least one year of related experience and experience across all areas of medical device reprocessing are preferred; strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are also desired.
Skills
- Decontamination
- Reassembly Of Medical Devices
- Sterilization
- Aseptic Technique
- Universal Precautions
- Infection Prevention
- Medical Instrumentation Inspection
- Biological Testing
- Chemical Testing
- Quality Assurance Testing
- Communication
- Independent Work
Benefits
- Remote Retention Allowance
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Medical Device Reprocessing
- Surgical Processing
- Decontamination
- Reassembly
- Sterilization
- Hospital Supplies
- Medical Equipment
- Surgical Instrumentation
- Aseptic Technique
- Universal Precautions
- Hospital-Acquired Infections
- Infection Prevention
- Equipment Inspection
- Biological Testing
- Chemical Testing
- Quality Assurance Testing
- HSPA Certification
- CSA Certification
- Accredited MDR Program
- Communication
- Independent Work
