MDR Technican

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health; Canada; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Halifax seeks a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician. This role involves the safe handling and processing of surgical equipment, ensuring adherence to safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma and a recognized MDR Technician course, along with strong decision-making skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Join us in providing essential care to our communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Recognized MDR Technician course required.
• Previous sterile processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to safe handling of surgical equipment.
• Retrieve, disassemble, decontaminate, inspect, and sterilize hospital equipment.
• Adhere to CSA standards and infection prevention guidelines.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Responsible

Dependable

Proactive

Sound decision-making skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work within a team

Competency in other languages

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Recognized MDR Technician course

Job description

Click here as an internal applicant.

Company: IWK Health

Req ID: #

Department/Program: Medical Device Reprocessing, Medicine, Quality & Safety

Location: Halifax

Type of Employment: Temporary, Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) for one year, x 3 positions

Start Date: ASAP

Union Status: Unifor Service, Support Bargaining Unit

Compensation: $21.7855 - $24.6792/hour

Closing Date: May 23, 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. We focus on training and mentorship opportunities, recognize talent, celebrate successes, and offer modern facilities or virtual work options. We are committed to supporting our patients, families, and communities with the help of generous donors.

We promote an anti-racist environment and acknowledge the traditional territory of the Mi’kmaq people. We are dedicated to eliminating discrimination and building trust with diverse communities, including Indigenous peoples, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim for our workforce to reflect the communities we serve.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Medical Device Reprocessing, the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (MDRT) performs duties related to the safe handling of surgical equipment. Responsibilities include retrieval, disassembly, decontamination, inspection, function testing, assembly, packaging, sterilization, handling, storage, and distribution of reprocessed hospital equipment, adhering to CSA standards, manufacturer’s instructions, policies, SOPs, and infection prevention guidelines.

Hours of Work

All shifts as per rotation (24/7 environment).

Your Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Recognized MDR Technician course required; applicants without the course may be considered if willing to enroll and complete within 18 months.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Previous sterile processing experience preferred.
• MDR Certification preferred.
• Experience with Operating Room and/or laparoscopy instrumentation/cidex OPA scope processing is an asset.
• Responsible, dependable, proactive, with sound decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Competency in other languages is an asset.

Short-listed candidates will complete a written skills test, with a minimum score of 80% required to proceed to interview. Please check all folders for communication regarding the test.

We only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. Accommodations are available upon request during assessments. Internal applicants should apply through the internal careers page.

Employment offers depend on background checks and credential verification. Successful applicants must be union members or eligible to join, and should clarify seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlements prior to acceptance.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.