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.
- Must be enrolled in a Medical Device Reprocessing Course (Ie. MDRAO, MDR techniques Online Course) or refresher.

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: Further employment is conditional on the successful completion of this training and obtaining Provincial Certification. Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted. Individuals will be selected on the basis of their ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required.

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

Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy

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