Medical Device Reprocessing Technician - Medical Device Reprocessing

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician - Medical Device Reprocessing

Req : 223619
Location: Western Zone, Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Department: OPWZ PERI Medical Device Reprocess YRH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (40%) x 1
Union: CUPESupport Position
Posting Closing Date: 31-Jul-26

Reporting to the Manager and Supervisor of the Medical Device Reprocessing Department and in accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, this position performs a series of detailed technical duties related to the decontamination, sterilization, reassembly, function testing and distribution of medical and/or surgical supplies and medical devices for the operating room and various areas of the hospital.

In addition, this position performs related clerical duties and record keeping.

• Grade 12
• Successful completion of an approved Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program (course with practicum preferred)
  • Where there are no applicants who have completed the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program, consideration for a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician in Training may be given to applicants who are currently enrolled in an approved Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program or who commit to completing this program at their own expense within the first 12 months of employment (must submit proof of course enrollment before being hired into the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician in Training position).
• Formal education in anatomy, medical terminology, microbiology, infection control preferred
• Membership with the Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Nova Scotia preferred
• Previous experience working in an MDR setting preferred
• Experience operating MDR related equipment
• Knowledge of Infection Control measures and Routine Practices
• Demonstrated organizational skills and a high degree of initiative and self-motivation are required
• Critical thinking skills to aid with problem solving
• An aptitude for tasks requiring manual dexterity and technical skill
• Required to carry up to a maximum of 30 pounds. Position includes repetitive bending, lifting, pushing and pulling carts. Constant standing and walking. Exposure to chemicals, blood and body fluids and extreme heat and humidity as well as loud noise
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

A skills test will be included as part of the selection process.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

• Permanent, part-time; 30 hours bi-weekly
• 7.5 hour shifts including evening, weekend and holidays
• On-call for the reprocessing of Endoscopes
• Travel may be required

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician: $23.46 - $27.92 hourly

Medical Device Reprocessing Technician-in-Training: $21.68

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2

SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.