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Surgical Processor

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Safe surgical equipment

Surgical Processors, also referred to as medical device reprocessing technicians or sterile processing technicians, perform an essential service within the health care setting: the provision of safe surgical equipment. They assemble and provide surgical supply sets and carts as ordered for scheduled and emergency surgeries, and ensure equipment functionality and proper stock levels are maintained.

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Compensation

$23.51 - $26.80 per hour

Other benefits

Union

Alberta Union of Provincial Employees General Support Services (AUPE GSS)

Education

Medical device reprocessing certficate

Registration

Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)

Canadian Standards Association (CSA)

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 surgical processors, 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 surgical processor in our province visit Alberta Learning Information Services (ALIS).