Surgical Sterilization Technician jobs

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.

Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.

Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

Who you are:

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage

• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard

• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

Closing Date: October 28th, 2026

What We Need:

As a Surgical System Technician you will provide support in the Operating Room while working closely with all members of the inter-professional team.

Responsibilities will include:

• Stocking and verification of consumable and reusable supplies in sterile storage area, procedure rooms and anaesthesia carts
• Ordering and checking procedural case carts
• Ordering and maintaining departmental general supplies and linen
• Assisting the staff in preparation of procedure rooms between cases (turnover)
• Assembly and preparation of specialized equipment and supplies for procedures and assist with the disassembly after procedures
• Handling of sterile and high level disinfected supplies and equipment
• Working and adhering to standards for work within a sterile environment

What you bring to the role:

• • Graduate of a Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) program at a recognized Canadian College with recent experience in a MDRD
  • Recent experience in a MDRD setting is an asset
  • Membership with MDRAO is an asset
  • Demonstrated knowledge of surgical instrumentation, reprocessing equipment, and sterile technique
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within the interprofessional team
  • Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment requiring minimal supervision
  • Ability to work weekday, evening and weekend day shifts
  • Experience with computers would be an asset
  • Demonstrated good attendance and performance record with the ability to maintain this same standard
  • Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families etc) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.

Work Schedule:

The department provides service 7 days a week with schedules rotating through multiple shifts including days and evenings, subject to change based on the needs of the department.

The successful candidate must be flexible to work all shifts both during the week as well as on weekends, and statutory holidays. The shifts include: 7am-3pm, 9am-5pm, 10am-6pm, 11am-7pm, 3pm-11pm

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:

CU03

Range:

$29.03 - $31.43

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services, and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an Honoured to Care mindset, and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost.

Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of LGBTQ2+ communities, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDIB.