Surgical Processor

Your Opportunity:
We have an excellent opportunity for a Surgical Processor at our Edson Healthcare Centre. You perform an essential service within the health care setting by providing safe, clean surgical equipment for our physicians and healthcare team. Surgical Processors collect, disassemble, decontaminate, disinfect, assemble, function test, package, sterilize, store and distribute instruments, equipment and supplies used in surgical units. 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. The individual in this position also assembles and provides surgical supply sets and carts as ordered for scheduled and emergency surgeries, conducts inventories, monitors, orders, replenishes and rotates supplies in their work areas. In addition to your demonstrated experience and training in Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR), your advanced communication skills enable you to work alongside other surgical processors, physicians, nurses and other health care workers to provide the best care to patients. The successful applicant is also comfortable working independently when required, has a sharp eye for detail, and takes pride in their work by ensuring all medical devices are handled properly while following Universal Precautions in the prevention of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI). The Town of Edson, (population 8,400) is located approximately 190 kms west of Edmonton and 163 kms (about two hours’ drive) from Jasper National Park, making it an exciting home base for your outdoor adventures. If you love small-town lifestyle and exploring the outdoors, Edson could be the place for you Visit Edson.ca/community to read more about our beautiful community.

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**:Surgical Processing
- ** Primary Location**:Edson Healthcare Centre
- ** Location Details**:As Per Location
- ** Multi-Site**:Not Applicable
- ** FTE**:0.00
- ** Posting End Date**:13-MAY-2025
- ** Employee Class**:Casual/Relief
- ** Date Available**:23-MAY-2025
- ** Hours per Shift**:6.0, 7.75
- ** Length of Shift in weeks**:Varies
- ** Shifts per cycle**:Varies
- ** Shift Pattern**:Days, Weekends
- ** Days Off**:Other
- ** Minimum Salary**:$23.51
- ** Maximum Salary**:$26.80
- ** Vehicle Requirement**:Not Applicable

**Required Qualifications**:
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**:
As required.

**Preferred Qualifications**: