Sterile Processing Technician

Ontario University Athletics; Guelph; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Ontario University Athletics is hiring for a Temporary part-time Hospital Operations role in Guelph. The incumbent will work under the Manager, Patient Care & Service Delivery and gain daily guidance from the Medical Device Reprocessing team leader.

Duties include sterilizing and distributing supplies, and maintaining records and inventory. The role requires an MDRAO-certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician, familiarity with sterilization techniques, and good communication with attention

Qualifications

• Must hold Medical Device Reprocessing Techniques Course and Certification recognized by the MDRAO.
• Familiarity with sterilization techniques and accurate record keeping is required.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail are required.
• Position requires frequent lifting and a range of motions for various activities.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends across shifts is required.

Responsibilities

• Process and distribute supplies.
• Sterilize surgical, medical, research and pharmacy supplies.
• Maintain records of biological tests.
• Operate decontamination and sterilization equipment including steam autoclaves and hydrogen peroxide sterilizer.
• Maintain inventory control using inventory management software.
• Transport supplies to hospital areas.
• Handle designated waste.

Skills

Sterilization techniques

Accurate record keeping

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Lifting and physical demands

Flexible scheduling

Education

MDRAO-certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

Job description

Department:Hospital Operations

Temporary part-time from08/31/2026to02/28/2027
(Less than 24 hours a week)

Reporting to the Manager, Patient Care & Service Delivery and receiving daily functional guidance from the Team Leader of the Medical Device Reprocessing department, the incumbent will be responsible for a variety of duties including:

• Processing and distributing supplies.
• Sterilizing surgical, medical, research and pharmacy supplies.
• Maintaining records of biological tests.
• Operating decontamination and sterilization equipment including steam autoclaves, and hydrogen peroxide sterilizer.
• Maintaining inventory control including using inventory management computer software.
• Transporting supplies to hospital areas.
• Handling designated waste.

The incumbent will be cross-trained in other service areas of the Health Science Centre. The incumbent will be assigned to work in a variety of service areas based on operational requirements.

Requirements

Interested candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Secondary School diploma plus Medical Device Reprocessing Techniques Course and Certification as recognized by the MDRAO is required plus some related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrate familiarity with sterilization techniques and should possess accurate record keeping abilities.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail are required.
• This position requires frequent lifting and a diverse range of motions for a wide variety of activities.
• Flexibility in scheduling availability is required. The incumbent will be required to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends.

Employee Type: Temporary
Hourly rate: Enter $ 28.73 - $ 32.10 per hour

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date:09/09/2026
Close Date:09/16/2026