Medical Device Reprocessing Technician 1

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician in Winnipeg to manage the preparation and processing of medical instruments and equipment. Key duties include ensuring quality control standards in sterilization practices and assisting healthcare personnel with supply management. The role requires completion of a Sterile Processing Technician program and fluency in English, making it an ideal position for dedicated candidates eager to contribute to health services.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in written and verbal English.
• Preference for competence in Indigenous language and customs.
• Must apply safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Processing instruments, utensils and respiratory equipment for sterilization.
• Handling and transporting sterile supplies.
• Maintaining adherence to Quality Policies and Procedures.

Skills

Fluency in English

Knowledge of instrumentation and sterilization techniques

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

High school education, Manitoba standards

Completion of a Sterile Processing Technician program

Job description

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Requisition ID: 382966

Position Number: 20007742

Posting End Date: June 19, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Medical Device Reprocessing 1 - HSC

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2025

FTE: 0.20

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

S hared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Processing of instruments, utensils, and respiratory equipment in preparation for sterilization. Maintaining an understanding of the dynamics of sterilization and an ability to operate any sterilization system in use within the department including preparing the device for a particular sterilization technique, operating the sterilizer, and processing monitoring readings, error codes and quality assurance for load releases. Maintaining an understanding of and adhering to Quality Policies and Procedures. Preparing linen bundles for the Operating Rooms. Handling and transporting sterile supplies throughout the Centre. Must apply inventory rotation and sterility maintenance principles. Interacting in person and/or on the telephone with hospital personnel to ensure supply issues are met. Picking up and transporting soiled instruments and equipment throughout the Centre, ensuring infection control principles are followed.

Experience

• Current Sterile Processing experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Successful completion of a Sterile Processing Technician program required.
• Must understand and apply safety principles to self, staff and patients, and demonstrate good customer service.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Must have a good knowledge of instrumentation and sterilization techniques.
• Must be fluent in written and verbal English, and possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Must be versatile and rotate through and assist with all the assignments.
• Must be capable of working under pressure and performing a wide range of duties that may require independent action.
• Must be able to apply knowledge through experience to organize duties systematically.
• Must be cooperative, alert, accept directions, and be able to function as a team member.
• Basic computer skills required.

Physical Requirements

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Must have a good knowledge of instrumentation and sterilization techniques.
• Must be fluent in written and verbal English, and possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Must be versatile and rotate through and assist with all the assignments.
• Must be capable of working under pressure and performing a wide range of duties that may require independent action.
• Must be able to apply knowledge through experience to organize duties systematically.
• Must be cooperative, alert, accept directions, and be able to function as a team member.
• Basic computer skills required.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should selectthe "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.