Medical Device Reprocessing Technician {CUPE C-26-369}

North Bay Regional Health Centre; North Bay; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre in North Bay, ON, is recruiting a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (MDRD). You will apply infection control principles and aseptic techniques to ensure sterile, ready-to-use devices and equipment across the hospital.

The role requires current MDRD certification, central service certificate (within 2 years), and experience with surgical instruments and sterilization equipment. The organization emphasizes safety and accessibility in its recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Current certification in a recognized Medical Device Reprocessing Course.
• Recent Certificate (within 2 years) in Central Service Technique Course or equivalent.
• MDRD experience required.
• Experience with surgical instrumentation and sterilization equipment required.
• Experience with hospital medical/surgical supplies and equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sterility and proper disinfection of reusable medical devices and equipment.
• Maintain availability of clean, disinfected and sterile devices for hospital use.
• Assemble and verify readiness of reusable medical devices for departments.
• Follow infection control policies and safety guidelines to prevent adverse health events.

Skills

Infection control

Attention to detail

Bilingual (EN/FR)

Physically fit

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Medical Device Reprocessing Certification

Central Service Technique Certificate

Job description

Department: Medical Device Reprocessing

Initial competition is now closed.
We are continuing to accept applications until a candidate is selected.

The Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (MDRD) uses knowledge of infection control principles and medical aseptic techniques to ensure the appropriate level of sterility of reusable medical devices and equipment entrusted to their care. They ensure clean, disinfected, properly assembled and sterile and/or high level disinfected reusable medical devices and equipment are readily available to the entire hospital.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge:

• Grade 12 Graduate or equivalent required
• Current certification in a recognized Medical Device Reprocessing Course required
• Recent Certificate (within 2 years) in Central Service Technique Course or equivalent course required
• MDRD experience required
• Experience with surgical instrumentation and sterilization equipment required
• Experience with hospital medical/surgical supplies and equipment required

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to perform physically demanding work
• Ability to work with minimal supervision required
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills required
• Knowledge of infection control practices
• Must be available for scheduled shifts and call‑ins
• Good attendance and work record required
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure their safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is an asset. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE 139 Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER