Medical device reprocessing technician
SANDEEP KAUR
Royal Jubilee Hospital (Island Health)
Victoria,BC
1
Year of experience
1
Certification
Summary
Detail-oriented and safety-focused Medical Device Reprocessing Technician with hospital MDRD experience and completed MDRT education. Trained in the decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of critical and semi-critical medical devices. Experienced with steam and low-temperature sterilization, high-level disinfection, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, sterilizers, and instrument tracking systems. Knowledgeable in Manufacturers’ Instructions for Use (MIFU), CSA standards, infection prevention and control, quality assurance, and accurate documentation. Committed to patient safety, teamwork, and maintaining efficient one-way workflow.
Work History
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
7 Months- Perform medical device reprocessing duties in a hospital MDRD environment while following departmental procedures, MIFUs, infection prevention practices, and quality requirements.
- Participate in the decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of medical devices and surgical instruments.
- Inspect instruments and devices for cleanliness, damage, functionality, and completeness before further processing.
- Operate and work with MDRD equipment and processes used for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, packaging, and instrument tracking.
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow quality-assurance and infection-prevention requirements throughout the reprocessing workflow.
- Work collaboratively with MDRD team members and other hospital departments to support safe, timely, and accurate instrument availability.
- Maintain organized work areas and follow safe handling practices for contaminated and processed medical devices.
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
2 Months- Reprocessed critical and semi-critical medical devices using established decontamination, disinfection, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization procedures.
- Performed steam sterilization, low-temperature sterilization, and high-level disinfection according to MIFUs and departmental procedures.
- Inspected, tested, and verified the functionality of medical devices before assembly and processing.
- Identified damaged or non-functioning instruments and reported concerns according to departmental procedures.
- Operated and assisted with washer-decontaminators, ultrasonic washers, dryers, sterilizers, and heat sealers.
- Sorted, inspected, assembled, wrapped, and labeled operating-room instruments, trays, and supplies accurately.
- Maintained quality-assurance documentation, including sterilization parameters and indicator results.
- Assisted with computerized tracking and documentation of instruments and trays.
Education
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program
Completed comprehensive training in medical device reprocessing for acute-care and procedural environments, including reprocessing of critical and semi-critical medical devices.
Associates of Arts Diploma - Early childhood education Assistant
Skills
Medical device decontamination and reprocessing
Critical and semi-critical medical devices
Steam and low-temperature sterilization
High-level disinfection
Washer-decontaminators and ultrasonic washers
Instrument inspection
testing
assembly
wrapping
and labeling
Manufacturers’ Instructions for Use (MIFU)
Infection prevention and control
Quality assurance and documentation
Instrument tracking systems
Surgical and medical terminology
Workload organization and prioritization
Team communication and collaboration
Certification
- Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (CMDRT)
- CSA Standards Certification
- WHMIS – Completed
- Occupational Health & Safety Training – Completed
- Tuberculosis (TB) Screening – Completed
- Hospital-required immunizations – Up to date
CULTURAL SAFETY & EQUITY
Committed to Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility, respectful and inclusive healthcare practices, self-reflection, continuous learning, and contributing to a culturally safe healthcare environment. Foundational knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, In Plain Sight, UNDRIP, and the BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.
AVAILABILITY
References available upon request.
Personal Information
Availability: Available for full-time, part-time, casual, and relief positions; flexible for days, evenings, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays. Willing to relocate.
Timeline
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
Royal Jubilee Hospital (Island Health)
03.2026 - Current
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
Vancouver General Hospital
12.2025 - 02.2026
Western Community College
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program
University of the Fraser Valley
Associates of Arts Diploma from Early childhood education Assistant