Medical Device Reprocessing Technician - Perioperative Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Amherst; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Nova Scotia is seeking a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician to perform crucial duties in sterilizing and decontaminating medical devices while maintaining records. The ideal candidate will have completed Grade 12 and a certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program, and will possess strong organizational and communication skills. This casual position offers competitive hourly rates and potential benefits.

Benefits

Benefits package including health and dental insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Successful completion of academic Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Current MDRT Certification is an asset.
• Knowledge of Infection Control measures required.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed technical duties related to decontamination and sterilization.
• Maintain records and perform clerical duties.
• Test and distribute medical devices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Manual dexterity

Computer experience

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Approved Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program

Current MDRT Certification

Formal education in anatomy

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 207427
Location: Northern Zone,Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre
Department: OPNZ PERI Medical Device Reprocess CRHCC
Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3% ) x 1
CUPE Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 13-Aug-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

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About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager and Supervisor of the Medical Device Reprocessing Department and in accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, this position performs a series of detailed technical duties related to the decontamination, sterilization, reassembly, function testing and distribution of medical and/or surgical supplies and medical devices for the operating room and various areas of the hospital. In addition, this position performs related clerical duties and record keeping.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Successful completion of academic Grade 12 or equivalent
• Successful completion of an approved Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program (course with practicum preferred)
  • Where there are no applicants who have completed the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program, consideration for a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician in Training may be given to applicants who are currently enrolled in an approved Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program
• Current MDRT Certification with a recognized certification body an asset
• Formal education in anatomy, medical terminology, microbiology, infection control preferred
• Membership with the Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Nova Scotia preferred
• Previous experience working in an MDR setting preferred
• Experience operating MDR related equipment
• Knowledge of Infection Control measures and Routine Practices
• Demonstrated organizational skills and a high degree of initiative and self-motivation are required
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and comprehension skills
• Critical thinking skills to aid with problem solving
• An aptitude for tasks requiring manual dexterity and technical skill
• Computer experience
• Required to carry up to a maximum of 30 pounds. Position includes repetitive bending, lifting, pushing and pulling carts. Constant standing and walking. Exposure to chemicals, blood and body fluids and extreme heat and humidity as well as loud noise
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

A skills test will be included as part of the selection process

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications

Hours

• Casual Relief Position 3%

Compensation and Benefits

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician:
$21.78 - $24.68 hourly

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician-in-Training
$20.13

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Supportbargaining unitposition. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.