Medical Device Reprocessing Technician 2

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority invites applications for a Casual, in-person Sterile Processing position at Grace Hospital. The role entails maintaining aseptic technique, operating sterilization equipment, and supporting the Medical Device Reprocessing unit.

Strong English communication and teamwork are essential. Applicants should have a Sterile Processing Technician program and Manitoba high school diploma.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Safety principles

Basic computer skills

Sterilization techniques

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Work under pressure

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma (Manitoba)

Sterile Processing Technician program

Tools

Washer/Decontaminators

Sterilizers

Heat sealers

Job description

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Requisition ID: 412669

Position Number: 20029981

Posting End Date: October 23, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: Grace Hospital - Grace Hospital 300 Booth Drive

Department / Unit: Medical Device Reprocessing - GGH

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 10/23/2026

FTE: Casual

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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Position Overview

Experience

• Current Medical Device/Operating Room experience required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Successful completion of a Sterile Processing Technician program required.
• A complete and thorough understanding of aseptic technique, cleaning, preparation, assembling, packaging, sterilizing, storage and delivery of sterilized products; a complete and thorough understanding of the function of sterilizing equipment, washer/decontaminators, pasteurizers, sterile drying cabinets and heat sealers; a thorough understanding of related quality policies and procedures; and an understanding of the care and handling of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies.

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 blood borne organisms when working with soiled equipment, and toxic effects when working with ETO sterilizers and 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 of 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 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 across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, Prairie Crocus Manor, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare 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.