Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician to decontaminate, reassemble and sterilize hospital instruments and equipment for patient care units, clinics and operating rooms. You will apply aseptic technique and universal precautions to prevent hospital‑acquired infections, ensure equipment is functional and perform QA testing.

The role requires completion of an MDR program and HSPA or CSA certification, with WHMIS knowledge and practicum experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) program.
• HSPA certification or CSA certification is required.
• WHMIS knowledge and Infection Control practices are necessary.
• Practicum placement from a recognized educational institution is required.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, reassemble and sterilize hospital supplies and instruments.
• Ensure aseptic technique and follow universal precautions to prevent infections.
• Perform quality assurance testing and report issues to supervisor.

Education

MDR program Certification

HSPA Certification

CSA Certification

Job description

The Medical Device Reprocessing Technician is responsible for performing and documenting a full range of duties which include: decontaminating, assembling, packaging, high level disinfection, sterilizing, storing and distributing sterile instruments (including the most highly complex instruments), supplies and non-sterile equipment for patient care units, clinics and operating rooms.

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
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• 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: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 60
• Shift Pattern: Days, 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:

Medical Device Reprocessing qualification from a recognized sterile processing course, including successful completion of practicum placement from a recognized educational institution is required.Medical Device Reprocessing Certification from CSA is required.Knowledge of the WHMIS program and Infection Control Practices is necessary.

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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