Medical Device Reprocessor

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 43,835 - 46,893; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive offer packages

Access to the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Corporate discounts on travel, restaurants, and more

On-site gyms

Job summary

The University Health Network is hiring a Medical Device Reprocessor at their Toronto General Hospital. This temporary full-time role requires performing sterilization and decontamination procedures with attention to detail, ensuring the safe handling of delicate equipment.

Applicants should possess a post-secondary certificate in Sterile Supplies Processing Techniques and knowledge of various sterilization methods. Competitive salaries range from $31.82 to $34.04 per hour, offering a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Completion of a post-secondary certificate in Sterile Supplies Processing Techniques.
• Membership with the Central Service Association of Ontario (CSAO) – an asset.
• Knowledge of microbiology principles.
• Compliance with Body Substance Precautions provisions.

Responsibilities

• Perform procedures for equipment re-use decontamination process.
• Maintain mobile Respiratory Therapy crash cart.
• Conduct inventory control responsibilities.
• Perform sterilization methods.

Skills

Knowledge of sterilization/decontamination procedures/methods

Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Ability to understand materials such as operating and procedures manuals

Proficient in the correct operation of all processing equipment

Education

Post-secondary certificate in Sterile Supplies Processing Techniques or CSAO course

Job description

About UHN

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Position Summary

The MEDICAL DEVICE REPROCESSOR performs assigned duties in accordance with Medical Device Reprocessing Department standards of practice, policies and procedures.

Union and Role Details

Union: CUPE TG. New or Replacement Role: Replacement. Number of Vacancies: 1. Site: Toronto General Hospital. Department: Medical Device Reprocessing Department. Reports to: Supervisor. Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Shifts: 15:00 – 23:00 Monday to Friday. Salary: $31.82 – $34.04 per hour (start rate is non‑negotiable). Status: Temporary full‑time (up to 6 months). Closing date: June 11, 2026.

Duties

• Performing procedures at multiple stations that are part of the equipment re‑use decontamination process, requiring care and considerable attention to detail.
• Checking and preparing supplies and inventory following special procedure, exerting extra care to handle extremely delicate and expensive equipment/instruments received from multiple locations.
• Performing high‑temperature steam, low‑temperature ethylene oxide and other forms of sterilization.
• Performing other related set‑up, cleaning and sterilization activities.
• Entering and updating records in a timely manner.
• Utilizing knowledge of over 1000 instruments to effectively identify/differentiate between instruments in order to efficiently and correctly select, label, sort and inventory instruments at appropriate tables.
• Performing picking and issuing responsibilities.
• Maintaining the mobile Respiratory Therapy crash cart that contains the necessary supplies to retrieve victims of cardiac and respiratory arrest.
• Performing inventory control responsibilities to ensure receiving departments can function at optimum levels.

Qualifications and Experience

• At minimum, completion of a post‑secondary certificate up to one year in Sterile Supplies Processing Techniques which includes a four‑week practicum or completion of the Central Services Association of Ontario (CSAO) course, plus one year full‑time equivalent MDRD experience or recognized equivalent.
• Membership with the Central Service Association of Ontario (CSAO) – an asset.
• Proficient in the correct operation of all processing equipment.
• Knowledge of instrument technology.
• Knowledge of case cart picking procedure.
• Knowledge of sterilization/decontamination procedures/methods.
• Knowledge of microbiology principles.
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (W.H.M.I.S.).
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation.
• Maintains knowledge of over 1000 different surgical instruments.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently to understand verbal work orders and/or instructions.
• Ability to understand material such as detailed forms, standard memos and/or letters.
• Ability to understand materials such as detailed operating and procedures manuals, specialized and technical manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract and/or divide and calculate percentages.
• Compliance with Body Substance Precautions provisions.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job: able to lift 6 kg to 10 kg.
• Compliance with sanitary, sterilization and infection control requirements.
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high‑quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with UHN standards.
• Exercise initiative and good judgement with ability to multi‑task.
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements under UHN Privacy Policy.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies.
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.
• May be required to work at multiple areas as well as rotating shifts in emergency situations.

Why Join UHN?

• Competitive offer packages.
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/).
• Close access to transit and UHN shuttle service.
• Flexible work environment.
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization.
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on‑site gyms, etc.).

Eligibility and Requirements

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.