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Medical Device Reprocessing Technician - Medical Device Reprocessing Department
@ Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Glace Bay, NS · North Sydney, NS · Sydney, NS
Overview
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is hiring casual Medical Device Reprocessing Technicians for its Eastern Zone sites in Cape Breton. The role decontaminates, sterilizes, reassembles, function-tests and distributes medical devices, including flexible endoscopes. Casual relief with no guaranteed hours; the posting lists pay of $23.46 to $27.92 per hour, or $20.57 for technicians in training.
Pay:
$20.57–$27.92 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Décontamination, stérilisation et réassemblage des dispositifs médicaux
- Retraitement des endoscopes souples
- Tests de fonctionnement et distribution du matériel
- Travaux administratifs et tenue de dossiers
Requirements summary:
- 12e année et diplôme d'un programme approuvé de technicien en retraitement
- Connaissances en contrôle des infections
- Dextérité manuelle et habiletés techniques
- Bon niveau de communication
- Français un atout
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 30 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Membership with the Medical Device Reprocessing Association of Nova Scotia |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, Newcomers to Canada, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Medical Device Reprocessing, Anatomy, Medical terminology, Microbiology, Infection control |
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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
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Full company description
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you. Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia. Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
- LinkedIn followers
- 59,470
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- 10,666
- Reported office locations
- 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9, CA
- Business categories
- Hospital
- Health Care
- Consulting
- Advertising
- Other recorded names
- Nova Scotia Healthcare System
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
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Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 2015 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 228 |
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Req ID: 227433
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Northside General and Glace Bay Hospital
Department: OPEZ PERI Medical Device Reprocess CBR
Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 4
Union: UNIFOR Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 17-Nov-26
About the Opportunity
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. The MDR Technician is responsible for the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes within the Medical Device Reprocessing Area, the Endoscopy and Operating Room Departments. In addition, this position performs related clerical duties and record keeping.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- 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
- Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and comprehension skills
- Critical thinking skills to aid with problem solving
- An aptitude for tasks requiring manual dexterity and technical skill
- Computer experience
- 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
About you continued
A skills test may 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
Hours
- Casual relief, no guaranteed hours
- Expected to be available for all shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays on primary unit or reassigned units
- This will be a multi-site position between Northside General Hospital, Glace Bay, and Cape Breton Regional.
Compensation and Benefits
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
$23.46 - $27.92 Hourly
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician-in-Training
$20.57 Hourly
What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
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