Sterilizer Technician - Medical Device Reprocessing

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. 

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality. 

www.uhn.ca 

Job Description

Union: CUPE
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Medical Device Reprocessing Department (MDRD)
Reports to:  Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Wage Range: $38.17 - $39.02 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)
Shifts: Monday to Friday; 0800-1600
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: August 13, 2026

Position Summary

The Sterilizer Technician performs preventative and corrective maintenance, administrative duties, and participates in continuous quality improvement.

Duties

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all decontamination, sterilization and related equipment within the Medical Device Reprocessing Department and Operating Rooms, in accordance with manufacturer’s standards and recommendations and in accordance with legislated requirements.
• Repair and maintain a variety of decontamination, sterilization and associated monitoring equipment.  This includes but is not limited to steam, ethylene oxide, Sterrad, Steris 1, pasteurizer, Sci Can, ethylene oxide monitors, washers and associated systems within the Medical Device Reprocessing Department and Operating Rooms.
• Install and/or repair pipes, valves and fittings on equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s standards and recommendations.
• Troubleshoot associated electrical circuits, microprocessors, hydraulics and pneumatics and install and repair modules and components in accordance with manufacturers standards and recommendations.
• Provide written estimates on work related repairs and/or new construction projects as requested.
• Provide technical assistance and advice as directed by the MDRD Manager and/or Facilities Management Services Manager or designate.
• Adhere to the Departments’ established policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance and safety guidelines.
• Ensure that due diligence is exercised in the use of equipment and supplies.
• Maintain a level of expertise in all legislated requirements surrounding sterilization equipment maintenance and associated record keeping, and insure Departmental compliance with such legislation.
• Insure coordination of work activities with various client groups in the efficient completion of assignments.
• Research specifications, drawings, operational and maintenance documentation to make repairs and adjustments as necessary.
• Keep work areas orderly, clean and safe.  Insure proper care in the use of equipment and supplies.
• Source parts and accessories as required from time to time to complete repairs.
• Maintain accurate and current maintenance records and preventative maintenance schedules and records for all decontamination, sterilization and related equipment in accordance with manufacturers standards and recommendations, and in accordance with legislated requirements.
• Maintain records and information pertinent to work assignments.
• Participates as an active member on relevant committees.
• Attends and participates in departmental and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Participates in the total learning experience for various student populations such as Medical Device students or Nursing students as required.
• Attends and/or participates in Professional Development seminars and courses.
• Keeps current with new and emerging technologies relevant to decontamination and sterilization, and serves as a resource to the MDRD Team.
• Works with the MDRD Educator or designate regarding the implementation of new equipment/technology and/or processes.

Qualifications

• At minimum, completion of a community college certificate program or recognized equivalent required.
• Recent completion of one or more manufacturer's certified training programs for sterilizers and/or related equipment strongly preferred
• Completion of a recognized Medical Device Reprocessing course an asset.
• Five years practical and Related experience required
• Steam and/or Ethylene Oxide Sterilizer maintenance
• Decontamination equipment maintenance
• Computer literacy required.
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards.
• Exercise initiative and good judgement with ability to multi-task.
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies.
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different options, background and characteristics bring richness to the challenge of situation at hand.
• Membership in MDRAO preferred.

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.