DUTIES:

- Safely operates Medical Device Reprocessing equipment.
- Safely dissembles, cleans, disinfects, reassembles and sterilizes reusable medical equipment according to the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards, manufacturer’s instructions and hospital policies/procedures.
- Identifies and reports equipment malfunction to ensure safety of co-workers and takes appropriate action to rectify any hazardous conditions.
- Knows and follows Infection Control Policies, Spaulding’s Classification, as well as all pertinent regulations pertaining to MDR.
- Keeps and submits completed, accurate records and statistics, as required.
- Inspects instrumentation for functionality and takes appropriate steps to rectify issues.
- Keeps MDRAO (Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Ontario) or equivalent certification current.
- Communicates with and seeks the advice of department Supervisor, as required.
- Maintains sterile inventories.
- Keeps informed and maintains all educational requirements for devices and equipment (ex. Techniques Course, MDRAO)

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Secondary school diploma.
- Current certificate in Medical Device reprocessing, Central Service of Ontario (CSA), Certified Medical Device Reprocessing (CMDRT) or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

- 1 year recent experience in sterile reprocessing

KNOWLEDGE:

- Knowledge of Canadian Standards sterilization, Spaulding’s Classification, and Medical Terminology.
- Knowledge of Operating Room instrumentation care and tray set-ups, and sterile technique.

- Working knowledge of computers

ABILITY:

- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, qualified, responsible and reassuring manner,



both in person and on the telephone; tact, courtesy and alertness in public contacts.
- Demonstrated behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Vision, Values and Standards of Performance.

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may be assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted. NOTE: Internal applicants, if providing a hardcopy, please complete Unifor internal application form.

Only those selected for testing/ interview will be contacted.

Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy

Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position.

Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

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This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.

Post Details

Post Date August 6, 2026 - 3:00 pm

Closing Date

August 17, 2026 - 3:00 pm

Posting ID

(phone hidden)

Spots Available

2

Job Code

US013.2

Department

Housekeeping

Rate

$28.23 to $28.74 hourly

Shift

Shift Work, weekend Work and some on-call shifts

Status

Part Time

Union

Part Time Unifor Service

📌 Medical Device Reprocessing Technician- Sterile Processing and Distribution- Part Time (2) (Sault Ste. Marie)
🏢 Sault Area Hospital
📍 Sault Ste. Marie