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The University of British Columbia

Instrument Reprocessing Technician

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Pay: $4,559 to $4,990 CAD / month
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 24, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 24, 2026

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Original job description

Staff - Union

Job Category

CUPE 116

Job Profile

CUPE 116 Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Title

Instrument Reprocessing Technician

Department

Dental Clinic | Faculty of Dentistry

Compensation Range

$4,559.00 - $4,990.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

October 8, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Ongoing

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

This position works in the dispensary to sterilize and disinfect clinical instruments and equipment required to ensure the smooth functioning of all of the clinical programs

Organizational Status

This position would report to a Dental Assistant IV, who reports to the Clinic Director, who reports to the Dean.

Work Performed

HANDPIECE PROCESSING - Duties include all steps of handpiece processing. Wipe down each of the components of the used hand piece cassettes, then place each piece onto its corresponding lubricating & cleaning machine. Remove the components and put back into cassette, then place onto the steam trolley for sterilization. Load steam oven, start steam sterilization cycle, unload when done and place onto appropriate shelf.
BUR PROCESSING - Duties include all steps of bur processing. Place used bur blocks in metal washer baskets, place into the small instrument washer. Remove bur baskets and place on bur station table. Check to ensure bur blocks are complete. Remove burs with debris on them and replace any missing ones. Bag for sterilization and place onto steam trolley for sterilization. Start sterilizer and unload when done.
COLD DISINFECTION - Duties include all steps of the disinfection process. Load items into the cold disinfection bath, unload and rinse when done setting the timers on the different baths. Put all items into appropriate bins to dry off. Dry off any disinfected items on counter as required.
INSTRUMENT STERILIZATION PROCESSING - Duties include all steps of the sterilization process including testing autoclaves to ensure vacuum is functioning properly. Perform biological indicator testing. Perform chemical indicator testing. Move instruments and cassettes in and out of the washers, and steam sterilizers. This involves the use of trolleys and physical labour; including lifting, bending, standing, scrubbing, rinsing. Setting of timers on different sterilizers required.
May maintain clinic, X-ray rooms and laboratory areas and performs other related duties.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

If an error occurred, possible damage to hand-pieces, instruments and equipment. If incorrect decisions were made it would impact on the clinic functioning properly the next day. Proper sterilization and disinfection is vital to patient care and student curriculum requirements.

Supervision Received

Works under minimal supervision from a Dental Assistant III or IV.

Supervision Given

None

Minimum Qualifications

Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

High School graduation.
Successful completion of a recognized Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Certificate Program.
Minimum of 2 years related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
Ability to deal with a diversity of people in a calm, courteous, and respectful manner.

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Responsibilities

Process dental handpieces, burs, instruments, and equipment through cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization, including testing sterilizers and indicators. Maintain clinic, X-ray, and laboratory areas as needed, and support the clinic’s daily operations and patient-care requirements.

Requirements

High school graduation and a recognized Medical Device Reprocessing Technician certificate are preferred, along with at least two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates should be able to prioritize under pressure, communicate effectively, work independently and in a team, and interact respectfully with diverse people.

Skills

Instrument Reprocessing
Sterilization
Disinfection
Autoclave Testing
Biological Indicator Testing
Chemical Indicator Testing
Handpiece Processing
Bur Processing
Equipment Handling
Prioritization
Working Under Pressure
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Independent Work
Teamwork
Respectful Interpersonal Communication

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Keywords

Dental Clinic
Instrument Reprocessing
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Certificate
Handpiece Processing
Bur Processing
Instrument Sterilization
Cold Disinfection
Autoclave
Steam Sterilizer
Instrument Washer
Lubricating and Cleaning Machine
Biological Indicator Testing
Chemical Indicator Testing
Vacuum Testing
Clinical Instruments
Dental Equipment
Patient Care
X-Ray Rooms
Laboratory Areas
Trolleys
Lifting
Bending
Standing
Scrubbing
Rinsing
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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