CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers - all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that's provided where, when, and how it is needed.
CHEO's Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children's health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada's best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada's Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region.
Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.
The Medical Device Reprocessing
Technician is responsible for a variety of activities relating to collection, decontamination, assembly, preparation, sterilization, sterile storage and distribution of supplies and equipment used in the hospital.
This position rotates through shift and weekend hours and areas within the MDRD scope of responsibility.
The Medical Device Reprocessing
Technician provides required equipment and instrumentation to the OR, wards and clinics in a timely manner, adhering to applicable Standards of Practice and accepted Quality Assurance practices. Decontamination, assembly and preparation of medical and surgical supplies, instrumentation and equipment throughout the hospital Reprocessing of clinic and surgical adaptable endoscopes Assembly of surgical procedure case carts Operation of a variety of technical equipment specific to MDRD and the Operating Room Departments as written in hospital procedures and manufacturer's guidelines Quality Assurance activities related to equipment and processes in MDRD, OR and hospital departments Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures Participation in Quality Improvement initiatives within MDRD Performance and Understanding of Quality Assurance activities related to the position 2 years previous experience in a Medical Device Reprocessing Department (Preferred) ~ Computer skills (Preferred) ~ Criminal Record Check (Level 1) (Essential) ~ Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred) Please note you will be represented by the Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA). This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment.
All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested. Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider.
📌 Medical Device Reprocessing Technician, Medical Device Reprocessing Department - Permanent Part-Time (0.2) (Ottawa)
🏢 CHEO
📍 Ottawa