Medical Device Reprocessing Technician II

Requisition ID: 414832

Position Number: 1BHCmdrCPS2-04

Posting End Date: November 12, 2026

City: Brandon

Employer: Prairie Mountain Health

Site: Prairie Mountain Health - Brandon Regional Health Centre

Department / Unit: Medical Device Reprocessing

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: MGEU

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: Days; Nights

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Salary: As per collective agreement

Position Summary

To support the established vision and values of Prairie Mountain Health, the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician II performs a series of detailed technical duties related to the decontamination, sterilization, reassembly, functional testing, record keeping and the distribution of medical and/or surgical supplies to various areas of the region.

Qualifications:

Grade 12 education (MB Standards) or equivalent GED certificate

Completion of a recognized Medical Device Sterile Supply Processing course or a current Medical Device Technician Certificate

One (1) year full time equivalent experience in a Medical Device Reprocessing Department within the last three (3) years

Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered

Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology

Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers Licence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health

Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently

Demonstrated communication skills

Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures

Ability to display independent judgment

Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population

Ability to respect and promote confidentiality

Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Overview:

In accordance with the principles of infection control, decontamination, sterilization and aseptic technique and established policies, procedures and safety standards:

Receives, sorts, disassembles, cleans, decontaminates, sterilizes, assembles, wraps and reassembles all trays, medical devices, carts, supplies and equipment related to the operating room (O.R.) and/or other areas of the region.

Performs routine preventative maintenance on medical devices, equipment, and supplies. Identifies damaged or malfunctioning medical devices, equipment and supplies. Reports, records, initiates and follows up on repairs to faulty medical devices, equipment and supplies as required.

Loads and operates sterilizing equipment. Monitors sterilizing equipment operation and performs standard quality assurance tests on effectiveness of the sterilizing process in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.

Stores and rotates sterilized items.

Monitors and maintains established levels of sterile and non-sterile supplies used throughout the health care setting in accordance with ward and department requirements by performing duties such as performing inventory counts, requisitioning supplies and equipment, reporting and recording shortages, problems and complaints related to medical devices, supplies and equipment etc., maintains records on medical devices, supplies and equipment processed and requisitioned in accordance with established procedures.

Receives, fills and delivers urgent and routine requests for medical device, supplies and equipment for the O.R. and/or other patient care areas as assigned per site.

Prints pick lists using a computerized system. Picks and distributes medical device sets, equipment and supplies for medical and/or surgical procedures for carious patient care procedures/areas as assigned per site.

Replenishes procedure and specialty supply carts for various patient care areas on a regularly scheduled basis in accordance with established policies and procedures as assigned per site.

Performs routine cleaning/sanitation of work stations/areas, storage areas, processing machines, and equipment.

Performs related clerical duties such as maintaining records, answering telephones, and information retrieval from the computer as assigned per site.

Assists with orientation and training of new staff and students.

Performs and records environmental safety monitoring activities.

Participates in evaluation and trial of medical devices, equipment and supplies.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Applicants already employed with Prairie Mountain Health may be considered for this position before other applicants. Please continue to apply for positions that are of interest to you.

This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.

If you are an external applicant, please include three work related references with this application. They must be from persons who are not related to you, and who have direct knowledge of your past work performance.

Upon being considered for employment, your signature or electronic submission of this application form is your authorization to complete said reference checks.

PMH has an Indigenous Human Resource Initiative and is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter and/or within their application form.

We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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