Working Leader in Medical Device Reprocessing

Covenant Health Canada; Camrose; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Medical Device Reprocessing Technician – Rural Educator at Covenant Health supports orientation of new staff and provides ongoing coaching and leadership to the MDRD team at St. Mary's Hospital Camrose.

This role works with management to improve daily operations through staffing decisions, training, and education. Responsibilities include creating educational materials, updating SOPs, administering annual competency exams, and identifying staff development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician program; CSA certification within 3 months.
• High School Diploma and CSA CMDRT Certification; 3 years MDRT experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to engage staff in learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead orientation and coaching for new staff in MDRD.
• Develop educational materials and update SOPs.
• Administer annual competency exams and staff development opportunities.
• Support performance evaluations and cross-site collaboration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Staff coaching

Team leadership

Education

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician program

High School Diploma

CSA CMDRT Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

SPM application

Job description

Working Leader in Medical Device Reprocessing

The Senior Medical Device Reprocessing Technician – Rural Educator supports the orientation of new staff in the Medical Device Reprocessing Department and provides ongoing coaching, mentoring, and leadership to existing team members. This role fosters a collaborative, team-oriented environment and works closely with management to improve daily operations through effective staff assignments, training, and education. Responsibilities include creating and enhancing educational materials, updating departmental Standard Operating Procedures, administering annual competency exams, and identifying staff development opportunities. The incumbent also contributes to annual performance evaluations and collaborates with other Senior Surgical Processors across rural Covenant Health sites, with occasional travel required. Additional responsibilities include assisting the senior medical device reprocessing technician as required, ensuring regulatory and quality standards are met at all times. Please note: Classifications Under Review.

Description:

Description: The Senior Surgical Processor oversees the day-to-day operations of the MDRD department and provides functional supervision to the Surgical Processors. This position mentors, monitors, prioritizes and adjusts work for department staff. The Senior Surgical Processor supports orientation and training programs for new staff and provides input into the assignment of staff as a preceptor for students of the Sterile Processing Certification Program. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE General Support Services Collective Agreement.

• Classification: Working Lead Med Dev Reproc
• Union: COV AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: MDRD
• Primary Location: St. Mary's Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $29.97
• Maximum Salary: $32.97
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

• Classification: Working Lead Med Dev Reproc
• Union: COV AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: MDRD
• Primary Location: St. Mary's Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $29.97
• Maximum Salary: $32.97
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: Graduate of a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician course requiredSuccessful applicants will be required to attain CSA certification within 3 months of employment as a condition of employment.

Additional Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma and CSA CMDRT Certification. A minimum of 3 years of recent full-time equivalent hours experience as Medical Device Reprocessing Technician along with a proven track record of competency within their field. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communications skills as well as have the ability to engage employees in learning and developing the required skills. Extensive knowledge of all types of instrumentation, including flexible endoscopes is also a requirement of this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge and experience with basic Microsoft Office and Excel. Some knowledge of SPM application is also preferred.

Hiring Requirements

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

Be the Difference

Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.

Covenant Zone, Camrose, St. Mary's Hospital