Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

Job summary

Safely transport, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, test, disinfect, sterilize, store, and distribute medical devices, surgical instruments, and related supplies. Apply infection-control procedures and perform routine quality testing, while promptly reporting equipment problems or process deviations.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Adhering to CSA Group Standards and Alberta Health Guidelines, the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (MDRT) performs technical duties under general supervision to support the safe and effective reprocessing of medical devices and surgical instrumentation. Key Responsibilities: Transport contaminated medical devices safely and efficiently. Perform disassembly, decontamination, inspection, assembly, functional testing, high-level disinfection, sterilization, storage, and distribution of reprocessed equipment. Apply aseptic techniques and follow Universal Precautions to prevent Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs). Ensure all instrumentation and equipment are in proper working order. Conduct biological, chemical, and quality assurance testing as part of routine operations. Promptly report equipment issues or process deviations to the supervisor or designate. This is a fast-paced, physically demanding environment requiring prolonged standing, repetitive motion, and handling of heavy trays and equipment. Exposure to chemicals, biological materials, and high-temperature sterilization equipment. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory. Work is performed in a controlled, sterile environment with strict adherence to infection control protocols. Please note: Classifications Under Review. Description: Description: The Surgical Processor is responsible for the decontamination, reprocessing, and distribution of a variety of sterile and non-sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE General Support Services Collective Agreement. Classification: Certified MDR Technician Union: COV AUPE GSS Unit and Program: Medical Device Reprocessing Area Primary Location: St. Mary's Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 09-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time Date Available: 19-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 13-FEB-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 20 Shift Pattern: Day, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $25.70 Maximum Salary: $29.28 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Successful completion of a Medical Device Reprocessing Program (including successful completion of practicum placement) required A Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Medical Device Reprocessing Certification required Additional Required Qualifications: Successful completion of a Medical Device Reprocessing Program (including successful completion of practicum placement). CSA Certification. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience working within an MDRD or Health Sector. Proficient in computer applications.

What you’ll do

Safely transport, decontaminate, inspect, assemble, test, disinfect, sterilize, store, and distribute medical devices, surgical instruments, and related supplies. Apply infection-control procedures and perform routine quality testing, while promptly reporting equipment problems or process deviations.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Medical Device Reprocessing Program, including a practicum placement, and CSA Medical Device Reprocessing Certification are required. Previous experience in a medical device reprocessing department or health sector and proficiency with computer applications are preferred.

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Repetitive · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Assurance · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Medical Device Reprocessing
• Decontamination
• Sterilization
• High-Level Disinfection
• Instrument Inspection and Assembly
• Functional Testing
• Aseptic Technique
• Infection Control
• Universal Precautions
• Quality Assurance Testing
• Biological and Chemical Testing
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Safe Handling of Contaminated Devices
• Computer Applications

Job areas

• Healthcare

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