Sterile Processing Technician

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking a part-time, temporary Medical Device Reprocessing Technician at the Health Sciences Centre in Guelph, ON. The role involves sterilizing and processing a wide range of supplies, maintaining records, and assisting with inventory management.

The incumbent will be cross-trained in other service areas based on operational needs. Requirements include MDRAO-recognized certification, familiarity with sterilization techniques, strong record-keeping, and flexibility to

Qualifications

• Must have MDRAO-recognized certification and related experience.
• Familiarity with sterilization techniques.
• Accurate record keeping abilities.

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 using inventory management software.
• Transport supplies to hospital areas.
• Handle designated waste.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Sterilization techniques

Record keeping

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Medical Device Reprocessing Techniques Course & MDRAO Certification

Job description

Location: Guelph, ON, CA, N1G 2W1

Primary Category Page: Staff and Management

Division: Health Sciences Centre

Requisition ID: 2866

Department: Hospital Operations

Temporary part-time from 08/31/2026 to 02/28/2027

(Less than 24 hours a week)

Duties And Responsibilities

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