Technician, Medical Device Reprocessing, Veterinary Medical Centre

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Saskatchewan's Veterinary Medical Centre seeks a Technician, Medical Device Reprocessing to support sterile processing, instrument care, and linen handling for surgical services. Responsibilities include maintaining records, preparing IV fluids, and assisting with student instruction in a dynamic, campus-based unit.

The role operates in a hospital central service environment with shift variations and a 1.0 FTE expectation, offering CUPE 1975 wage bands and a 1-year term with

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 and a Medical Device Reprocessing program from an accredited school in Canada.
• Two years of direct experience in a veterinary clinic or hospital supply and distribution department.
• Requires attention to detail; effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written; demonstrated efficiency with computers and accurate data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile equipment and supplies for the Veterinary Medical Centre surgical service.
• Maintain accurate written and computerized records.
• Prepare and sterilize surgery linen packs and manage linen inventory.
• Assist with instruction and evaluation of Veterinary Technology Program students.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Computer skills

Time management

Education

Grade 12

MDR program (Canada)

Job description

Technician, Medical Device Reprocessing, Veterinary Medical Centre

Primary Purpose: To provide support, delivery, and care for the sterile processing of instruments and laundry.

Nature of Work: This position provides services required of a hospital MDR unit and maintains a high quality of sterility and inventory control. Normal hospital central service environment with high noise levels, some unpleasant odors, dress code, traffic pattern restrictions and above-average temperatures due to equipment output. The position is in a complex environment with a wide range of time commitments and a highly fluctuating workload with frequent deadlines. Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical labour (lifting/carrying of fluid gallons, instrument trays and wet laundry). May involve rotating shifts with some weekend hours.

Typical Duties/Accountabilities: Reporting to the Team Lead, Medical Device Reprocessing, this position works as an integral member of the team to provide high-quality sterile equipment and supplies for the Veterinary Medical Centre surgical service within standards as set out by the Medical Device Reprocessing Association Canada, ORNAC and AORN.

The position will also be responsible for preparing sterile intravenous fluids, ensuring proper maintenance and handling of instrumentation, maintaining accurate written and computerized records, preparing and sterilizing surgery linen packs, sorting, washing, and folding of hospital linens; filling requests for supplies for VMC departments; and assisting with the instruction and evaluation of Veterinary Technology Program students.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of Grade 12 and a successful graduate of a Medical Device Reprocessing program from an accredited school in Canada.
• Experience: Two years of direct experience in a veterinary clinic or hospital supply and distribution department.
• Skills: Requires attention to detail; effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written; demonstrated efficiency with computers and accurate data entry skills; ability to assess situations and set priorities to meet actively fluctuating needs; ability to analyze new situations and apply existing standards and procedures appropriately; ability to effectively work independently as well as part of a team; ability to evaluate the work of others; ability to perform moderate to heavy physical labour; and demonstrated effective organizational and time management skills.
• This position is in the scope of CUPE 1975.

Department: Veterinary Medical Centre

Status: Term 1 year with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent

Employment Group: CUPE 1975

Shift: Shifts will be Monday - Friday, between 7:30 am - 5:00 pm, with one week out of the month, Tuesday-Saturday and an EDO every 4 weeks. Hours subject to change.

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $24.74 - 31.37 per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Family (if applicable): Applied Scientific Services

Salary Phase/Band: Phase 4

Posted Date: 10/28/2026

Closing Date: 12/1/2026 at 6:00 pm CST

Number of Openings: 1

Work Location: On Campus

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below.

Criminal Record Check: Yes

Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable

Education/Credential Verification: Yes

Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.

We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.

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