Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

Alexandra Marine and General Hospital; Goderich; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

AMGH is seeking a Sterilization Technician to join our hospital team in Ontario. This 3+ year role focuses on decontamination, sterilization, and preparation of surgical trays to support patient care across shifts.

You should have Grade 12, MDR Techniques course, MDRAO certification, and strong record-keeping, communication, and teamwork. This position offers varied shifts, training, and opportunities within a values-driven hospital.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education, or equivalent; post-secondary education preferred
• Successful Completion of Medical Device Reprocessing MDR Techniques Course
• MDRAO Certification
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in decontamination, sterilization and setting up and maintaining trays

Skills

Hospital experience

Decontamination

Sterilization

Tray preparation

Infection control

Instruments knowledge

Operate sterilizers

Record keeping

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

Grade 12 education

MDR Techniques Course

MDRAO Certification

Tools

Sterilizers

Biological/chemical indicators

Medical supplies handling

Job description

At AMGH, we’re proud to operate as a 24/7 hospital that provides essential care to our community, and that means we rely on a wide variety of roles, schedules, and staffing models to keep everything running smoothly.

You may notice many part-time or temporary postings. Here’s why:

We work with multiple unions and maintain a diverse range of positions to ensure we can deliver continuous, reliable care. Part-time roles, as well as backfilling for temporary leaves of absence, are a vital part of how we support our teams and patients every single day. These positions also offer valuable flexibility, growth opportunities, and pathways into future full-time roles as they become available.

• Minimum Grade 12 education, or equivalent; post-secondary education preferred
• Successful Completion of Medical Device Reprocessing MDR Techniques Course
• MDRAO Certification

Required Skills:

• Previous hospital experience preferredMinimum 3 years’ experience in decontamination, sterilization and setting up and maintaining trays preferred
• Good working knowledge of medical supplies and sterilization equipment required including biological and chemical sterilization indicators
• Demonstrated knowledge of categories of surgical instrumentation
• Demonstrated knowledge of procedures to reduce the potential for nosocomial infections
• Demonstrated knowledge of care and handling of scopes
• Demonstrated knowledge of steam and sterilization procedures
• Demonstrated knowledge of procedures and precautions necessary for surgical instruments
• Ability to operate machinery, i.e., sterilizers
• Ability to organize and prioritize, and deal with changing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skillsInitiative and good judgment
• Personal Computer skills an asset
• To record results in a legible and neat manner
• To understand general Medical Terminology
• Consistently meets attendance expectations, demonstrating reliability and commitment to scheduled shifts

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties may be assigned and may not be limited to the scope of an individual department.

We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please advise the Human Resources department if you require accommodation.

NOTE: Only those applicants selected for an interview will be notified.

Personal information is collected under FIPPA and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment and if hired, the information collected may be incorporated into your personnel file and used and disclosed for the purpose of administering your employment. AMGH is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. We thank all candidates who submit their application.

Choosing AMGH as your employer opens the door to many professional development opportunities and training supports. Applicants may be eligible for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness and Tuition Support Program for Nurses programs.