Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Edmonton seeks a Surgical Processor to decontaminate, reassemble and sterilize surgical instruments and supplies, following aseptic technique and universal precautions. You will ensure equipment is in proper working order, conduct biological, chemical and quality assurance testing, and report problems to your supervisor.

The role is a temporary full-time position in the Medical Device Reprocessing Department at Royal Alexandra Hospital, with start date around Oct 2026

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) program.
• HSPA or CSA certification completed.
• CSA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, reassemble and sterilize hospital supplies and instruments.
• Follow aseptic technique and Universal Precautions to prevent HAIs.
• Ensure instrumentation and equipment are in proper working order; perform QA testing and report issues.

Education

Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) program

CSA certification

HSPA certification

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: Medical Device Reprocessing Department
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 09-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 04-OCT-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 60
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $25.70
• Maximum Salary: $29.28
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Certified MDR Tech
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Medical Device Reprocessing Department
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 09-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 04-OCT-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 60
• Shift Pattern: Day, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• 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:

Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certification required.

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.

Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.

We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Create and manage profiles for future opportunities.