Your Opportunity:
We have an excellent opportunity for a Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician at our Edson Healthcare Centre. You perform an essential service within the health care setting by providing safe, clean surgical equipment for our physicians and healthcare team. MDR Techs collect, disassemble, decontaminate, disinfect, assemble, function test, package, sterilize, store and distribute instruments, equipment and supplies used in surgical units. 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. The individual in this position also assembles and provides surgical supply sets and carts as ordered for scheduled and emergency surgeries, conducts inventories, monitors, orders, replenishes and rotates supplies in their work areas. In addition to your demonstrated experience and training in Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR), your advanced communication skills enable you to work alongside other MDR Techs, physicians, nurses and other health care workers to provide the best care to patients. The successful applicant is also comfortable working independently when required, has a sharp eye for detail, and takes pride in their work by ensuring all medical devices are handled properly while following Universal Precautions in the prevention of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI). The Town of Edson, (population 8,400) is located approximately 190 kilometers west of Edmonton and 163 kilometers (about two hours’ drive) from Jasper National Park, making it an exciting home base for your outdoor adventures. If you love small-town lifestyle and exploring the outdoors, Edson could be the place for you! Visit Edson.ca/community to read more about our beautiful community.
Description:
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
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Union: AUPE GSS
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Unit and Program: Surgical Processing
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Primary Location: Edson Healthcare Centre
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Location Details: As Per Location
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Multi-Site: Not Applicable
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FTE: 0.58
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Posting End Date: 22-JUN-2026
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Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
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Date Available: 02-JUL-2026
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Temporary End Date: 01-FEB-2027
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Hours per Shift: 7.75
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Length of Shift in weeks: 12
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Shifts per cycle: 35
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Shift Pattern: Days
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Days Off: As Per Rotation
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Minimum Salary: $25.70
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Maximum Salary: $29.28
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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:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of one year experience in a related field. Experience in all areas of MDR. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are key characteristics of the desired candidate.
