Instrument Reprocessing Technician

The University of British Columbia; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking an Instrument Reprocessing Technician to ensure the sterilization and disinfection of clinical instruments and equipment. Candidates must possess a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Certificate and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. This role is crucial to the operational success of clinical programs and includes responsibilities such as instrument processing, testing autoclaves, and maintaining a clean clinical environment. Competitive compensation in a dynamic work setting is offered.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a recognized Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Certificate Program is required.
• High School graduation.
• Minimum of 2 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize and disinfect clinical instruments and equipment.
• Process handpieces and burs using established protocols.
• Perform biological and chemical indicator testing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Ability to prioritize

Education

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Certificate

High School diploma

Job description

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Instrument Reprocessing Technician

Apply locations UBC Vancouver Campus time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR19555 Staff - Union

Job Category

CUPE 116

Job Profile

CUPE 116 Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 2

Job Title

Instrument Reprocessing Technician

Department

Dental Clinic | Faculty of Dentistry

Compensation Range

$4,426.00 - $4,845.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date

August 5, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Ongoing

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary
This position works in the dispensary to sterilize and disinfect clinical instruments and equipment required to ensure the smooth functioning of all of the clinical programs
Successful completion of a recognized Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Certificate Program is required.

Organizational Status
This position would report to a Dental Assistant IV, who reports to the Clinic Director, who reports to the Dean.

Work Performed

1) HANDPIECE PROCESSING- Duties include all steps of handpiece processing. Wipe down each of the components of the used hand piece cassettes, then place each piece onto its corresponding lubricating & cleaning machine. Remove the components and put back into cassette, then place onto the steam trolley for sterilization. Load steam oven, start steam sterilization cycle, unload when done and place onto appropriate shelf.
2) BUR PROCESSING-
Duties include all steps of bur processing. Place used bur blocks in metal washer baskets, place into the small instrument washer. Remove bur baskets and place on bur station table. Check to ensure bur blocks are complete. Remove burs with debris on them and replace any missing ones. Bag for sterilization and place onto steam trolley for sterilization. Start sterilizer and unload when done.
3) COLD DISINFECTION-
Duties include all steps of the disinfection process. Load items into the cold disinfection bath, unload and rinse when done setting the timers on the different baths. Put all items into appropriate bins to dry off. Dry off any disinfected items on counter as required.
4) INSTRUMENT STERILIZATION PROCESSING-
Duties include all steps of the sterilization process including testing autoclaves to ensure vacuum is functioning properly. Perform biological indicator testing. Perform chemical indicator testing. Move instruments and cassettes in and out of the washers, and steam sterilizers. This involves the use of trolleys and physical labour; including lifting, bending, standing, scrubbing, rinsing. Setting of timers on different sterilizers required.
5) May maintain clinic, X-ray rooms and laboratory areas and performs other related duties.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
If an error occurred, possible damage to hand-pieces, instruments and equipment. If incorrect decisions were made it would impact on the clinic functioning properly the next day. Proper sterilization and disinfection is vital to patient care and student curriculum requirements.

Supervision Received
Works under minimal supervision from a Dental Assistant III or IV.

Supervision Given
None

Minimum Qualifications

Successful completion of a recognized Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Certificate Program.

High School graduation. Minimum of 2 years related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet

Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

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