Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

Job summary

The technician manages the collection, decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of medical devices and supplies for the Dental Clinic. They are responsible for preparing tray setups and ensuring sterilization equipment operates correctly to support approximately 400 daily appointments.

Job details

Position Details Position Information Position Title Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Research Project Department/Unit Dental Clinic Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posting Number S298-26 Employee Group None Position Type Temporary Duration of Contract (if applicable) 6 months Employment Type Full Time Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0 Salary This is a temporary position for 6 months. Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience ($26.14 - $33.09 per hour, 35 hours per week). Classification Provisional Statement About Dalhousie University Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018. Job Summary The Faculty of Dentistry promotes and provides oral health care as an integral component of overall health for regional, national and international communities through quality education, research and service. Reporting to the Manager of Medical Device Reprocessing ( MDR ), the MDR Technician performs all duties associated with the collection and distribution of patient care items and the decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization handling, storage, picking and dispensing of patient care medical devices and supplies. Key Responsibilities Under minimal supervision, complete all phases of Dental Clinic sterilization process including picking of supplies for all dental treatments. Prioritize workload to meet clinical requirements of all Dental Clinic units for approximately 400 appointments daily. Check approximately 40 different tray setups, kits and packaged items. Remove excess consumable debris from tray set ups as required. Ensure all items are correctly assembled, packaged, sealed, identified and sorted for appropriate sterilization method. Complete testing procedures to ensure proper operation of sterilization equipment. Participate in monitoring stock of regular and consumable supplies, and partake in the annual inventory. Note Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus. Required Qualifications Registered Central Service Technician (Purdue University Correspondence Course, or equivalent), plus approximately one to three years’ of experience working in a health care or hospital environment. Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team. Organizational skills as well as the ability to multi-task and set priorities. The successful candidate must provide proof of up-to-date immunization for the following: Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Chicken Pox and Hepatitis B. A copy of the lab report for Hepatitis B surface antibodies must be provided along with evidence of the 2 Step Mantoux (Tuberculin) test. Annual Influenza inoculation is recommended. The successful candidate must keep their immunization status current during their employment. Assets Job Competencies The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular: Respect & Inclusion Adaptability Knowledge & Thinking Skills Communication Service Additional Information Application Consideration Applications from university employees and external candidates are given concurrent consideration. Among short listed candidates, university employees will be given special consideration. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Diversity Statement Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information. If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here . Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies One Open Date 09/09/2026 Close Date 09/23/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22153

What you’ll do

The technician manages the collection, decontamination, sterilization, and distribution of medical devices and supplies for the Dental Clinic. They are responsible for preparing tray setups and ensuring sterilization equipment operates correctly to support approximately 400 daily appointments.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Central Service Technician with one to three years of experience in a healthcare or hospital environment. Proof of up-to-date immunizations for several diseases, including Hepatitis B and Tuberculin, is mandatory.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Packaging · Preferred
• Multi-Tasking · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Medical Device Reprocessing
• Sterilization
• Decontamination
• Inspection
• Assembly
• Packaging
• Inventory Management
• Multi-tasking
• Prioritization
• Teamwork
• Organizational Skills
• Patient Care Item Distribution