Surgical Processor
Your Opportunity:
Olds Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Surgical Processor position. The Surgical Processor performs a variety of tasks associated with the sterilization and reassembly of hospital supplies, equipment, and surgical instruments in accordance with established Alberta Health Services’ standards and practices. You will be responsible for Collecting, sorting, and dismantling soiled instruments and equipment then decontaminating and reassembling instruments and equipment used in patient care. As a Surgical Processor you will Inspect, sort, assemble, test and package operating room instrument sets ensuring all instruments are fully assembled and functioning for end users. The Town of Olds, population 8,617 is a town of opportunity with a lifestyle to match. Centrally located along the busy QEII corridor, Olds is a major service center and regional market for over 40,000 people in Mountain View County. The proximity to Red Deer and Calgary contributes to our continued growth and economic stability.
Description:
As a Surgical Processor, you will be responsible for the decontamination, reassembly and sterilization of hospital supplies, equipment and surgical instrumentation. You will use the principles of aseptic technique and follow Universal Precautions in the prevention of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI). You will ensure instrumentation and equipment is in proper working order, perform biological, chemical and quality assurance testing and report problems to the supervisor or designate.
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Surgical Processor
- Union: AUPE GSS
- Unit and Program: Olds Health and Care Center - MDR
- Primary Location: Olds Hospital and Care Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 21-JUL-2025
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 07-JUL-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $23.51
- Maximum Salary: $26.80
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) program. Completion of an Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) certification or Canadian Standards Association (CSA) certification.
Additional Required Qualifications:Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail and able to lift up to 20lbs Ability to stand for long periods Effective communication is vital within the department Ability to work in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:6 months to 1 year of MDR experience Experience with orthopedic, urology, gynecologic and obstetrics surgical instruments.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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