Original job description
Your Opportunity:
The Medical Device Reprocessing Technician is responsible for performing and documenting a full range of duties which include: decontaminating, assembling, packaging, high level disinfection, sterilizing, storing and distributing sterile instruments (including the most highly complex instruments), supplies and non-sterile equipment for patient care units, clinics and operating rooms.
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: Medical Device Reprocessing Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 15-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 25-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 12-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 60 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $25.70 Maximum Salary: $29.28 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:
Medical Device Reprocessing qualification from a recognized sterile processing course, including successful completion of practicum placement from a recognized educational institution is required. Medical Device Reprocessing Certification from CSA is required. Knowledge of the WHMIS program and Infection Control Practices is necessary. Physical Demands Assemble/deliver OR case carts, tock supplies in hospital units, move/handle. carts/equipment, Push/pull carts/racks/containers, Assemble/wrap generic/OR supplies and instrument kits. (Un)load/sort/stock. equipment 0 to 20lbs constantly and 20lbs frequently. These may be subject to change with additional assignments and activity increase.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
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Responsibilities
Decontaminate, assemble, package, disinfect, sterilize, store, and distribute instruments, supplies, and equipment for patient care areas and operating rooms. Inspect equipment, perform biological, chemical, and quality assurance tests, document work, and report problems to a supervisor.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited Medical Device Reprocessing program, including a recognized course and practicum placement, and Medical Device Reprocessing certification from CSA. Knowledge of WHMIS and infection control practices is required.
Skills
- Medical Device Reprocessing
- Decontamination
- Instrument Assembly
- Packaging
- High-Level Disinfection
- Sterilization
- Aseptic Technique
- Infection Control
- Universal Precautions
- Equipment Inspection
- Biological Testing
- Chemical Testing
- Quality Assurance
- WHMIS
- Inventory Stocking
- Surgical Instrumentation
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Medical Device Reprocessing
- Certified MDR Technician
- Surgical Processing
- Decontamination
- Instrument Reassembly
- Packaging
- High-Level Disinfection
- Sterilization
- Sterile Storage
- Sterile Distribution
- Surgical Instrumentation
- Aseptic Technique
- Universal Precautions
- Hospital-Acquired Infections
- Infection Control Practices
- WHMIS
- Biological Testing
- Chemical Testing
- Quality Assurance Testing
- Equipment Inspection
- Operating Room Case Carts
- CSA Certification
- HSPA Certification
- Practicum Placement
