Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician to decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilize and distribute hospital products for operating rooms. Under supervision, you perform cleaning duties, restock carts and rooms, and share observations with the unit team.

Knowledge of surgical terminology and equipment operation is essential for safe handling in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 completed with a recognized Medical Device Reprocessing course.
• One year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, test, assemble, package, wrap, sterilize and distribute hospital products for re-processing.
• Handle simple and complex instruments, linen and equipment used for patient care in operating rooms and other areas.
• Perform designated cleaning duties and restock operating and labour delivery areas according to procedures.
• Provide input on observations and interactions with patients to the unit-based team.
• Perform related clerical duties.

Skills

Surgical terminology

Mathematical aptitude

Communication skills

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Organizational skills

Education

Grade 12

Medical Device Reprocessing course

1 year related experience or equivalent

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Within the context of a client service culture, and in accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, under general supervision, the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician performs duties related to the decontaminating, inspecting, testing, assembling, packaging, wrapping, sterilizing and distribution of hospital products to be re-processed, including simple and complex instruments, linen and equipment utilized for patient care in the operating rooms and other areas of the Hospital. Performs designated cleaning duties, restocks operating and labour delivery operating rooms shelves, cupboards and carts according to established written procedures. Provides input regarding observations and interactions with patients to the unit based team. Performs related clerical duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized Medical Device Reprocessing course, plus one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology. Mathematical aptitude. Ability to communicate and deal effectively with others. Ability to operate related equipment. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to organize work. The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

Details

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026. Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email. We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged. This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.