Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Manager, the RT Surgical Processor plays a key role in supporting the operational efficiency, equipment readiness, and infection prevention practices of the Respiratory Therapy Department. This position works collaboratively with respiratory therapists, multidisciplinary teams, and support services to ensure respiratory equipment and supplies are available, safe, and properly maintained. Key responsibilities include managing and maintaining inventory of respiratory supplies and equipment; ordering, tracking, and prioritizing stock; supporting equipment workflow across Respiratory Therapy and inpatient areas including PICU, NICU, Emergency Department, and inpatient units; mitigating equipment backorders and product substitutions; disassembly, decontamination, reassembly, function testing, storage, distribution, and quality assurance of respiratory equipment in accordance with Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) standards; performing routine maintenance and documentation for specialized respiratory equipment. Additional responsibilities include supporting lab accreditation activities, nitric oxide inventory, workplace health and safety initiatives, hand hygiene and N95 fit testing programs, and coordination with FM&E, Biomedical Engineering, and IT regarding equipment and facility concerns. The position requires frequent lifting and movement of equipment, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Office and Oracle. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous professional development. They demonstrate initiative, accountability, and a collaborative approach while promoting a culture of safety, service, and leading by example.
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: ACH Respiratory Therapy Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 14-JUN-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days 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 a Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) certification or Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certification.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Three years’ experience as a surgical processor in a tertiary care facility.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with hand hygiene auditing. Experience managing respiratory therapy equipment including ventilators and blood gas machines. Experience with inventory management and equipment ordering within Oracle. Experience with implementation of cleaning processes and guideline development. AIW training or equivalent courses in QI and change management.
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Responsibilities
Manage respiratory equipment and supply inventory, coordinate equipment availability across hospital units, and perform equipment decontamination, reassembly, testing, maintenance, and quality assurance. Support infection prevention, accreditation, safety, and equipment-related initiatives in collaboration with clinical and support teams.
Requirements
Requires completion of an accredited Medical Device Reprocessing program and HSPA or CSA certification, along with three years of surgical processing experience in a tertiary care facility. Preferred qualifications include experience with respiratory equipment, inventory and Oracle ordering, hand hygiene auditing, cleaning-process development, and quality improvement or change management training.
Skills
- Medical Device Reprocessing
- Decontamination
- Sterilization
- Aseptic Technique
- Infection Prevention
- Equipment Maintenance
- Function Testing
- Quality Assurance
- Inventory Management
- Equipment Ordering
- Oracle
- Microsoft Office
- Hand Hygiene Auditing
- Communication
- Organization
- Change Management
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Security & Safety
- Logistics
Keywords
- Medical Device Reprocessing
- HSPA Certification
- CSA Certification
- Surgical Processing
- Respiratory Therapy
- Respiratory Equipment
- Ventilators
- Blood Gas Machines
- Decontamination
- Reassembly
- Sterilization
- Aseptic Technique
- Universal Precautions
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Hospital-Acquired Infections
- Biological Testing
- Chemical Testing
- Quality Assurance
- Inventory Management
- Oracle
- Microsoft Office
- Hand Hygiene Auditing
- Nitric Oxide Inventory
- N95 Fit Testing
- Biomedical Engineering
- Equipment Maintenance
- Accreditation
- Quality Improvement
- Change Management
