Expression of Interest - Medical Device Reprocessing Technician in Training

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare organization in Halifax is seeking a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician. The position is full-time and permanent, requiring candidates to complete a technician program while working. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and manual dexterity. The role involves preparing reusable medical devices, with a pay range of $21.78 - $24.68 per hour for certified technicians.

Qualifications

• An interest in growing your career as a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician.
• Ability to complete the MDR technician course and transition to full employment.
• Willingness to sign a Return of Service Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Complete the MDR technician course with support and practical experience.
• Perform cleaning, sterilization, and storage of medical devices.
• Transition to the role of MDR Technician after certification.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Problem-solving ability

Manual dexterity

Technical skill aptitude

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Overview

Req ID: 201755
Location: QEII Hospital
Type of Employment: Permanent Opportunities Available
Union: Support Bargaining Unit, Constituent Union Based on Location
Posting Closing Date: 28-Aug-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our team provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

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About the Opportunity

Are you interested in a career as a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (MDRT)? We are seeking individuals interested in receiving specialty training and a permanent position to work as MDRTs at Nova Scotia Health.

The Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) program prepares motivated individuals to complete the MDR technician course. This program supports bridging theory and practice, and prepares you for skills in cleaning, disinfection, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, transportation, and storage of all reusable critical or semi-critical medical devices and equipment. The program includes full time employment working in the Medical Device Reprocessing Area (MDRA) while also studying to complete an online self-paced course over a period of 4 months. Prospects will be provided time to study and complete lab assignments with support from the NSH MDR Educator and Staff Developer to ensure trainees achieve the knowledge, skills and abilities required to meet the program competencies. This program will be aligned with a transition to practice approach, with blended clinical and study time that will support the trainees in challenging the MDRT certification. Employees accepted into the program will also be scheduled for regular periods of orientation in the MDRA to provide further support in transitioning to this specialized area.

While enrolled in the MDR technician course, you will be hired and compensated as a MDR Technician-in-Training. Upon successful completion of the program exam you will transition and be compensated as a MDR Technician.

Successful applicants will agree to complete the program and continue working for a minimum of 12 months as a MDR Technician in the assigned unit and will be required to sign a 1-year Return of Service Agreement.

About You

We want to hear from you if you have the following:

• Grade 12
• An interest in growing your career as a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician with Nova Scotia Health
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and comprehension
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to problem solve
• An aptitude for tasks requiring manual dexterity and technical skill

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Shifts can include days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician: $21.78 - $24.68 hourly

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician-in-Training: $20.13

Once You\'ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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