Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Steinbach; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Health-Santé Sud is seeking personnel to perform detailed technical duties in decontamination, reassembly, testing, sterilization and distribution of medical devices across hospital areas.

The incumbent will determine work priorities with initiative, in line with our mission and policies, and may travel to regional facilities as needed. This in-person role requires knowledge of surgical instrumentation and sterilization techniques.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education completed.
• Sterile Supply Processing certificate or CSAO certificate completion.
• Must be bilingual or able to work in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, reassembly, sterilization and distribution of medical devices.
• Operate within Accreditation Canada standards and hospital policies.
• Maintain safety, confidentiality and proper handling of instruments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Sterile processing knowledge

WHMIS knowledge

Biomedical terminology

Bilingual (EN/FR)

Confidentiality

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Education

Grade 12 (Manitoba Standards)

Sterile Supply Processing certificate (CSAO)

Job description

Requisition ID: 412472

Position Number: 116-7113540-C405-99

Posting End Date: October 14, 2026

Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Site: Bethesda Regional Health Centre / Hôpital Ste-Anne Hospital

Union: CUPE

Department/Unit: Medical Device Reprocessing

Work Location: Bethesda Regional Health Centre/Hôpital Set-Anne Hospital

City: Steinbach/Ste-Anne

Hiring Status: Casual

FTE: Casual

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Anticipated shift: Days

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date: 11/01/2026

Salary: $25.13 - $29.56

Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives.

Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.

Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.

Position Overview

Southern Health-Santé Sud fosters a culture of patient and staff safety and is currently seeking personnel to perform a series of detailed technical duties related to decontamination, reassembly, functionality testing, sterilization and distribution of medical and/or surgical supplies and medical devices for various areas of the hospital in accordance with the Collective Service Agreement and Accreditation Canada Standards.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Experience

Not Applicable

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Completed Grade 12 education, Manitoba Standards required.
• Graduated from a recognized Sterile Supply Processing certificate program from an accredited academic institution or graduate of CSAO certificate course.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications And Skills

• Dependable work performance and good attendance record.
• Must have a good knowledge of surgical instrumentation, consumable supplies and sterilization techniques.
• Must be versatile and rotate through and assist with all the assignments.
• Knowledge of cleaning products and their use including basic knowledge of WHMIS.
• Knowledge of high-level disinfection of complex scopes.
• Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• May be physically able to perform all duties of the position (lifting, bending and twisting).
• Stands and walks intermittently during the day.
• May be required to push carts throughout the facility.
• Operates moderately complex equipment.
• Subject to injury from sharp objects.
• May be in frequent contact with water and strong cleaning and disinfecting solutions at which time personal protective clothing (PPE) such as impervious gown, gloves, goggles, mask and/or apron must be work.
• Repetitive hand, arm and shoulder motions.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.