Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Surgical Processor at Alberta Children's Hospital. You will decontaminate, reassemble and sterilize surgical items using aseptic technique and Universal Precautions to prevent HAIs.

You must complete an MDR program and HSPA/CSA certification, with up to one year of hands-on hospital MDR experience. Role is casual/relief with varied shifts and a 7.75-hour day pattern.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) program.
• Completion of an HSPA or CSA certification.
• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, reassemble and sterilize hospital supplies and instrumentation.
• Apply aseptic technique and Universal Precautions to prevent HAI.
• Ensure equipment is working and report issues to supervisor.
• Perform basic quality assurance testing as required.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

MDR program completion

HSPA/CSA certification

Tools

SPM

Microsoft Office

ESP

Job 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: MDRD
• Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 27-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 06-SEP-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $25.70
• Maximum Salary: $29.28
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Certified MDR Tech
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: MDRD
• Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 27-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 06-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: Other
• 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 an Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) certification or Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certification.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum of up to one-year hands-on experience working at all workstations in the Medical Device Reprocessing Area of a Hospital. Must be able to comprehend, speak, read and write English fluently. Excellent written and verbal communication skills as constant and open communication (person-to-person, Vocera, phone) is required at all times by all staff working in MDRD to ensure that issues/potential issues are addressed in a timely manner and instrumentation is reprocessed on time to support safe, patient care. Proficient in SPM, Microsoft Office Suite, ESP. Requires manual dexterity and ability to perform repetitive tasks using fine motor skills; must be in good health without limitation affecting standing and walking; must be able to lift 10 kilograms (22lbs) and push/pull carts weighing up to 114 kilograms (250 lbs) as required. Strong attention to detail, exercises considerable judgement and demonstrates excellent decision-making skills, along with exceptional problem-solving skills. Under the direction of the Leadership Team, works well independently and as part of a team. Strong ability to work under pressure, in stressful, fast-paced situations, handle multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and able to adapt to changing needs throughout the day, without compromising quality and patient care. Adheres to established policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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