Medical Device Reprocessing Technician, Medical Device Reprocessing Department - Permanent Casual

cheo; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEO is a leading pediatric health centre in Ottawa, Ontario, dedicated to excellence in care, research, and education. The Medical Device Reprocessing Technician will rotate through MDRD and OR areas, ensuring timely decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of supplies in a high-volume hospital setting.

The role requires knowledge of low temperature sterilization, endoscope reprocessing, washer/disinfectors, and quality assurance practices, with emphasis on safety and

Qualifications

• College reprocessing certificate (MDRAO & CSA) within the last 5 years (Essential).
• Secondary School Diploma (Essential).
• Criminal Record Check (Level 1) (Essential).
• Bilingualism (French/English) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, assembly and preparation of medical supplies and equipment throughout the hospital.
• Reprocessing of clinic and surgical flexible endoscopes.
• Assembly of surgical procedure case carts and delivery/restocking of supplies.
• Maintain sterile supplies and operate MDRD and OR equipment as per procedures.

Skills

Bilingual (French/English)

Computer skills

Criminal Record Check (Level 1)

Education

College reprocessing certificate (MDRAO & CSA)

Secondary School Diploma

Job description

Compensation Pay Range

$25.50-$31.33

Job Description

Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers - all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system.

Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that's provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO's Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children's health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada's best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada's Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

Position Summary

The Medical Device Reprocessing Technician is responsible for a variety of activities relating to collection, decontamination, assembly, preparation, sterilization, sterile storage and distribution of supplies and equipment used in the hospital. This position rotates through shift and weekend hours and areas within the MDRD scope of responsibility.

The Medical Device Reprocessing Technician provides required equipment and instrumentation to the OR, wards and clinics in a timely manner, adhering to applicable Standards of Practice and accepted Quality Assurance practices.

The successful applicant will have a working knowledge of a variety of equipment including low temperature sterilization equipment, automatic endoscope reprocessing, washer/disinfectors, sonic processors, cart washer and steam sterilizers. Knowledge of the principles of disinfection and sterilization are essential.

Main Responsibilities

• Decontamination, assembly and preparation of medical and surgical supplies, instrumentation and equipment throughout the hospital
• Reprocessing of clinic and surgical flexible endoscopes
• Assembly of surgical procedure case carts
• Ordering, delivery and restocking of specific supplies
• Maintenance of the integrity of sterile supplies
• Operation of a variety of technical equipment specific to MDRD and the Operating Room Departments as written in hospital procedures and manufacturer's guidelines
• Quality Assurance activities related to equipment and processes in MDRD, OR and hospital departments
• Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures
• Participation in Quality Improvement initiatives within MDRD
• Participation in orientation of new personnel
• Performance and Understanding of Quality Assurance activities related to the position
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Certificate from a recognized college reprocessing course including MDRAO & CSA within the last 5 years (Essential)
• Secondary School Diploma (Essential)
• 2 years previous experience in a Medical Device Reprocessing Department (Preferred)
• Computer skills (Preferred)
• Criminal Record Check (Level 1) (Essential)
• Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)

Important: Please note you will be represented by the Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA).

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to