MDRD Technician - Temporary Part-Time (2026-239)

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education funding

HOOPP pension plan

4% vacation in lieu

14% in lieu of benefits

8-hour shifts

Job summary

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is seeking a Medical Device Reprocessing Department Technician to join the MDRD team. The role involves operating advanced reprocessing equipment, maintaining infection prevention standards, and working independently within a hospital setting to ensure instruments are safe for patient use.

The position is temporary part-time (about 6 months) with 8-hour shifts including days, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• MDRAO certification or equivalent required.
• MDRD experience preferred.
• Ability to operate sterilization equipment and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform all MDR activities as a core team member and independently without supervision on weekends and after hours.
• Safely transport and deliver contaminated equipment to SPD from OR, units and clinics.
• Reprocess flexible scopes in the decontamination workroom.
• Follow universal precautions and PPE requirements.
• Operate reprocessing machines (washer, autoclaves, ultrasonic, etc.).
• Document patient-related info into Medivator for accountability.

Skills

Sterile processing

MDRD knowledge

Education

MDRAO certification or equivalent

Tools

Steris equipment

Medivator

Job description

Medical Device Reprocessing Department Technician

Employment Type: Temporary Part-Time (approximately 6 months)

Hours of Work: 8-hr shifts, days, afternoons, evenings & weekends

Rate of Pay: $30.128 - $30.763 per hour

Join Our Inspired Team! The Opportunity:

We need a Medical Device Reprocessing Department (MDRD) Technician to join our MDRD team! You want to be part of our MDRD because it plays a critical behind-the-scenes role in patient safety and uses specialized sterilization technology to ensure surgical instruments are safe and ready for use. In this role you will get to operate advanced reprocessing equipment, help maintain infection prevention standards throughout the hospital, and work independently as a key member of a team that keeps patient care moving smoothly and much more!

Why Choose Us!

We invest in our Team. As a MDRD Technician you will earn $30.128 - $30.763 per hour.

Beyond Your Hourly Wage You Will Also Enjoy

• Access to funding to support education that you want to pursue
• Join HOOPP a defined benefit contribution pension plan
• Time away from work matters. This position would earn 4% vacation in lieu
• Your health and wellness are important. We offer 14% in lieu of benefits (with or without HOOPP)
• At this time this opportunity is scheduled 8-hour shifts.

As The Successful Applicant, You Will Do The Following

• Perform all MDR activities as a core team member and independently without supervision on weekends and after hours.
• Safe transport and delivery of contaminated equipment and instruments to SPD (MDRD) from the OR, patient units, and clinics several times a day
• Reprocess flexible scopes in a designated decontamination workroom in the Endoscopy Suite
• Follow universal precautions; proper PPE must be worn
• Follow manufactures instructions and recommendations for equipment, instruments, and products
• Safe handling of contaminated equipment and instruments in the Decontamination Room. All items are disassembled to their smallest components and cleaned manually. Instruments are sorted and loaded into the appropriate machines for disinfecting (washer/ disinfector, Ultrasonic, Pasteurmatic).
• Inspect all clean and disinfected instruments and equipment for cleanliness and wear. Instruments must be reassembled and tested to ensure they are in working order e.g. laparoscopic instruments.
• Organize instruments and equipment in appropriate method (containers, wrap, peel packing), and labeled with proper information
• Operate reprocessing machines in MDR and Endoscopy in recommended manner: Steris and Medivator, Pasteurmatic, Ultrasonic, washer/disinfector, biological incubators, autoclaves, laparoscopic instrument tester, etc.
• Perform biological indicator tests daily on autoclaves and on any implant or set containing an implant, following Canadian Standards and PIDAC, record results, and be able to activate a recall system.
• Trouble-shoot minor problems with machines
• Documentation of patient information into Medivator: inclusive of patient ID number, scope used on patient, patient's doctor, and person who processed the scope for purpose of legal accountability.
• Deliver pathology specimens and appropriate paperwork to lab. Make copies of paperwork and deliver to medical records and Endoscopy Suite.
• Daily department cleaning: carts, counters, sinks, shelves, etc.
• Daily inspect, clean, fill solutions, run diagnostics on all machines.
• Perform biological indicator tests daily following Canadian Standards and PIDAC, record results, and be able to activate a recall system.
• Check humidity levels in sterile storage areas
• Answer the phone and respond to enquiries regarding sterile supplies, procedures, etc.
• Prepare labour and delivery carts for the OBS Unit, chest tube trays for ER, ICU & OR.
• Transport and deliver sterile supplies to all clinical areas in hospital
• Store sterile supplies according to CSA standards - rotating of stock, etc.
• Assist in OR with instrumentation storage as required

What You'll Bring

Required

• MDRAO certification or equivalent

Preferred

• Recent MDRD Technician experience

Alignment with our Values

• Be Kind- fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and dignity in every interaction
• Support Each Other- working together across all roles to uplift our team and our patients
• Lead by Example- setting a standard of integrity, fairness, and professionalism
• Keep Growing- embracing curiosity, innovation, and learning to adapt to future needs

Join Tomorrow's Team Today: Shape the Future of Care in South Georgian Bay at CGMH!

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