Winnipeg Regional Health Authority·Winnipeg, Manitoba
The technician is responsible for processing, sterilizing, and transporting medical instruments and respiratory equipment while maintaining strict quality and infection control standards. They also interact with hospital personnel to manage supply issues and ensure the proper preparation of surgical linen bundles.
Medical Device Reprocessing 1 - HSC Job Stream: Clinical Support Union: CUPE Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027 Reason for Term: Other Leave FTE: 0.40 Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $24.676, $25.404, $26.151, $26.919, $27.715, $28.533 Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations. Position Overview
Processing of instruments, utensils, and respiratory equipment in preparation for sterilization.
Maintaining an understanding of the dynamics of sterilization and an ability to operate any sterilization system in use within the department including preparing the device for a particular sterilization technique, operating the sterilizer, and processing monitoring readings, error codes and quality assurance for load releases.
Maintaining an understanding of and adhering to Quality Policies and Procedures.
Preparing linen bundles for the Operating Rooms.
Handling and transporting sterile supplies throughout the Centre.
Must apply inventory rotation and sterility maintenance principles.
Interacting in person and/or on the telephone with hospital personnel to ensure supply issues are met.
Picking up and transporting soiled instruments and equipment throughout the Centre, ensuring infection control principles are followed.
Experience
Current Sterile Processing experience preferred either from previous employment or the completion of an in-person practicum. Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required. Successful completion of a Sterile Processing Technician program required. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed the in-person course from Red River College. Certification/Licensure/Registration Not Applicable Qualifications and Skills
Must understand and apply safety principles to self, staff and patients, and demonstrate good customer service.
Basic computer skills required.
Must have a good knowledge of instrumentation and sterilization techniques.
Must be fluent in written and verbal English and possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be versatile and rotate through and assist with all the assignments.
Must be capable of working under pressure and performing a wide range of duties that may require independent action.
Must be able to apply knowledge through experience to organize duties systematically.
Must be cooperative, alert, accept directions, and be able to function as a team member.
Physical Requirements
Work involves frequent exposure to infectious body and bloodborne organisms when working with soiled equipment, and toxic effects when working with ETO sterilizers and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) products.
Position involves meticulous attention to detail with regards to technical and mechanical ability.
Must maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
Pushing and pulling sterilizer carts and supply carts as required.
Walking is a major portion of activity when sterilizing and transporting.
Bending and stooping.
Loading and unloading carts.
Lifting and positioning of articles in excess of 14 pounds (i.e.
OR instrument pans, etc.).
Repetitive hand arm and shoulder motions and long periods of standing.
Potential for burns from working with steam sterilizers and hot carts.
This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.
We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better.
If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
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This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.
A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
Candidates must have completed high school and a Sterile Processing Technician program, with preference given to those who completed an in-person practicum. Applicants must be capable of performing physically demanding tasks, including lifting and standing for long periods, and must pass criminal and abuse registry checks.
Market context
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