Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician at Alberta Health Services

The Medical Device Reprocessing Technician is responsible for performing and documenting a full range of duties which include: decontaminating, assembling, packaging, high level disinfection, sterilizing, storing and distributing sterile instruments (including the most highly complex instruments), supplies and non-sterile equipment for patient care units, clinics and operating rooms.

As a Surgical Processor, you will be responsible for the decontamination, reassembly and sterilization of hospital supplies, equipment and surgical instrumentation. You will use the principles of aseptic technique and follow Universal Precautions in the prevention of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI). You will ensure instrumentation and equipment is in proper working order, perform biological, chemical and quality assurance testing and report problems to the supervisor or designate.

Classification: Certified MDR Tech

Union: AUPE GSS

Unit and Program: Medical Device Reprocessing Department

Primary Location: U of A Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 05-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 60

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $25.70

Maximum Salary: $29.28

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Completion of an accredited Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) program. Completion of an Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) certification or Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certification.

Additional Required Qualifications

Medical Device Reprocessing qualification from a recognized sterile processing course, including successful completion of practicum placement from a recognized educational institution is required. Medical Device Reprocessing Certification from CSA is required. Knowledge of the WHMIS program and Infection Control Practices is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

As Required.