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Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

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Safe surgical equipment

Medical device reprocessing technicians, also referred to as surgical processors, perform an essential service within the health care setting: the provision of safe surgical equipment.

They assemble and provide surgical supply sets and carts for both scheduled and emergency surgeries, while ensuring equipment functionality and maintaining proper stock levels.

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Compensation


$25.70 - $29.28 per hour

Other benefits

Education


Medical device reprocessing certficate

Duties

  • Collect, disassemble, decontaminate, disinfect, assemble, function test, sterilize, package, store and distribute instruments, equipment and supplies used in surgical units
  • Operate and maintain a variety of equipment used to process surgical instruments
  • Assemble and provide surgical supply sets and carts for scheduled and emergency surgeries
  • Inspecting and maintaining stock and functionality of supplies

Make a Difference

  • Prevent the spread of illness-causing bacteria through proper cleaning and sanitation procedures
  • Ensure that medical sharps, such as scalpels, are sharp and ready for use
  • Provide leadership and guidance to other surgical processors, students, and healthcare staff

Work Collaboratively

  • Often work independently, but may also collaborate with other medical device reprocessing technicians, physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals
  • Work in a variety of settings, including hospitals surgical departments, endoscopy units, and central sterile processing areas

Grow Your Career

  • Additional training/certification
  • Healthcare leadership and management
  • Health system administration

Additional Information

To learn more about a career as a medical device reprocessing technician in our province visit Alberta Learning Information Services (ALIS).