Detailed Job Description
Medical Device Reprocessing Department Technician
Medical Device Reprocessing Department
Employment Type: Temporary Part-Time (approximately 6 months)
Reports to: Manager, Perioperative & Obstetrics Services
SEIU
Reason for Posting: Temporary backfill
Hours of Work: 8-hr shifts, days, afternoons, evenings & weekends
Rate of Pay: $30.128 - $30.763 per hour
Join Our Inspired Team! The Opportunity:
We need a Medical Device Reprocessing Department (MDRD) Technician to join our MDRD team! You want to be part of our MDRD because it plays a critical behind-the-scenes role in patient safety and uses specialized sterilization technology to ensure surgical instruments are safe and ready for use. In this role you will get to operate advanced reprocessing equipment, help maintain infection prevention standards throughout the hospital, and work independently as a key member of a team that keeps patient care moving smoothly and much more!
Why Choose Us!
We invest in our Team. As a MDRD Technician you will earn $30.128 - $30.763 per hour.
Beyond Your Hourly Wage You Will Also Enjoy
- Access to funding to support education that you want to pursue
- Join HOOPP a defined benefit contribution pension plan
- Time away from work matters. This position would earn 4% vacation in lieu
- Your health and wellness are important. We offer 14% in lieu of benefits (with or without HOOPP)
- At this time this opportunity is scheduled 8-hour shifts.
As The Successful Applicant, You Will Do The Following
- Perform all MDR activities as a core team member and independently without supervision on weekends and after hours.
- Safe transport and delivery of contaminated equipment and instruments to SPD (MDRD) from the OR, patient units, and clinics several times a day
- Reprocess flexible scopes in a designated decontamination workroom in the Endoscopy Suite
- Follow universal precautions; proper PPE must be worn
- Follow manufactures instructions and recommendations for equipment, instruments, and products
- Safe handling of contaminated equipment and instruments in the Decontamination Room. All items are disassembled to their smallest components and cleaned manually. Instruments are sorted and loaded into the appropriate machines for disinfecting (washer/ disinfector, Ultrasonic, Pasteurmatic).
- Inspect all clean and disinfected instruments and equipment for cleanliness and wear. Instruments must be reassembled and tested to ensure they are in working order e.g. laparoscopic instruments.
- Organize instruments and equipment in appropriate method (containers, wrap, peel packing), and labeled with proper information
- Operate reprocessing machines in MDR and Endoscopy in recommended manner: Steris and Medivator, Pasteurmatic, Ultrasonic, washer/disinfector, biological incubators, autoclaves, laparoscopic instrument tester,etc.
- Perform biological indicator tests daily on autoclaves and on any implant or set containing an implant, following Canadian Standards and PIDAC, record results, and be able to activate a recall system.
- Trouble-shoot minor problems with machines
- Documentation of patient information into Medivator: inclusive of patient ID number, scope used on patient, patient’s doctor, and person who processed the scope for purpose of legal accountability.
- Deliver pathology specimens and appropriate paperwork to lab. Make copies of paperwork and deliver to medical records and Endoscopy Suite.
- Daily department cleaning: carts, counters, sinks, shelves, etc.
- Daily inspect, clean, fill solutions, run diagnostics on all machines.
- Perform biological indicator tests daily following Canadian Standards and PIDAC, record results, and be able to activate a recall system.
- Check humidity levels in sterile storage areas
- Answer the phone and respond to enquiries regarding sterile supplies, procedures, etc.
- Prepare labour and delivery carts for the OBS Unit, chest tube trays for ER, ICU & OR.
- Transport and deliver sterile supplies to all clinical areas in hospital
- Store sterile supplies according to CSA standards – rotating of stock, etc.
- Assist in OR with instrumentation storage as required
What You’ll Bring
Required
- MDRAO certification or equivalent
Preferred
- Recent MDRD Technician experience
Alignment with our Values
We Are Committed To Our Values
Be Kind - fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and dignity in every interaction
Support Each Other - working together across all roles to uplift our team and our patients
Lead by Example - setting a standard of integrity, fairness, and professionalism
Keep Growing - embracing curiosity, innovation, and learning to adapt to future needs
Join Tomorrow’s Team Today: Shape the Future of Care in South Georgian Bay at CGMH!
Today CGMH is an 84-bed acute care hospital serving 74,000+ residents and 3.5M annual visitors. With a team of 1,200+ dedicated professionals, we deliver high‑quality care across emergency, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, dialysis, diagnostics, mental health, and more.
Tomorrow’s Hospital is under Development and are working towards an opening day in 2033. Joining our team now means you have input on the Hospital’s design, workflows, and equipment. Learn more here.
Learn more about our Strategic Plan here.
Ready to Apply?
Apply online before 11:00pm EST on the posting close date by submitting an updated copy of your resume in PDF or Word format. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We look forward to reviewing your application.
We are here to support you. If you have any questions or concerns during the recruitment process, including related to accessibility, please reach out to People Services at peopleservices@cgmh.on.ca
