Medical Device Reprocessing Technician 1

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Shared Health invites applications for a part-time Sterile Processing Technician at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg. This term position (0.40 FTE) runs 09/01/2026 to 08/31/2027, in-person with 7.75 daily hours.

Requirements include successful completion of a Sterile Processing Technician program, preference for Red River College in-person course, Manitoba high school completion, and strong English communication. Eligibility for clearances is noted.

Qualifications

• Must understand and apply safety principles for self, staff and patients, plus strong customer service.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and sterilization techniques.
• Must be fluent in written and verbal English with good interpersonal skills.
• Able to rotate through assignments and work under pressure.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Instrument knowledge

English fluency

Team player

Work under pressure

Education

Sterile Processing Technician program

Red River College in-person course

High school diploma Manitoba standards

Job description

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Requisition ID: 409135

PositionNumber: 20007743

Posting End Date: August 25, 2026

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 - End Date: 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 0.40

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared 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

Experience

• Current Sterile Processing experience preferred either from previous employment or the completion of an in-person practicum.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Successful completion of a Sterile Processing Technician program required.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have completed the in-person course from Red River College.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Must understand and apply safety principles to self, staff and patients, and demonstrate good customer service.
• Basic computer skills required.
• 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.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Work involves frequent exposure to infectious body and bloodborne organisms when working with soiled equipment, and toxic effects when working with ETO sterilizers and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) products.
• Position involves meticulous attention to detail with regards to technical and mechanical ability.
• Must maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Pushing and pulling sterilizer carts and supply carts as required.
• Walking is a major portion of activity when sterilizing and transporting.
• Bending and stooping.
• Loading and unloading carts.
• Lifting and positioning of articles in excess of 14 pounds (i.e. OR instrument pans, etc.).
• Repetitive hand arm and shoulder motions and long periods of standing.
• Potential for burns from working with steam sterilizers and hot carts.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

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.

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. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are 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.