Sterile Processing Technician

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

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking a Temporary part-time Medical Device Reprocessing Technician in Hospital Operations. You will process and distribute supplies, sterilize equipment, and maintain records in a health science setting.

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required. Applicants should hold MDRAO-certified training, with attention to detail and good communication skills essential for success at the Health Science Centre.

Qualifications

• Secondary School diploma required with MDRAO certification.
• Certification must be recognized by the MDRAO and relevant training completed.
• Familiarity with sterilization techniques and accurate record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Process and distribute supplies to hospital areas.
• Sterilize surgical, medical, research and pharmacy supplies.
• Maintain records of biological tests and inventory using software.
• Operate decontamination and sterilization equipment (steam autoclaves, hydrogen peroxide).
• Transport supplies within hospital and handle designated waste.

Skills

Record keeping

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Lifting & physical work

Scheduling flexibility

Education

Secondary School diploma

MDRAO-certified Medical Device Reprocessing Techniques Course

Tools

Inventory management software

Sterilization equipment (autoclaves, hydrogen peroxide)

Job description

Department:Hospital Operations

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

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.

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:11/11/2026
Close Date:11/25/2026