CPS Technician-M Central Processing

CUPE 5180 Job Posting Position: CPS Technician Job ID: 8203 Status: Full-Time (1) Department : Medical Device Reprocessing Role Level: CUPE 05 - $28.462 – $30.684 per hour Site: Mississauga Hospital * Hours of Work/Shift(s) : 15:00 - 23:00 ; Monday to Sunday Posted: August 18,2026 Internal Deadline: August 25,2026 *The location of any vacancy/position may be changed or reassigned as per operational need Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals, serving the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, the Reactivation care Centre (Church Site) and the new THP-UHN Reactivation Care Centre. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030 [https://strategy.thp.ca/], we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities. Job Description: Responsible for the reprocessing of patient care equipment and instruments for use in surgery and other patient care areas. Duties include the collection of soiled instruments/endoscopes/equipment, decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution. Qualifications * Mandatory College certification in Sterile Supply Processing, incorporating 3 course modules including practicum (120 hours) in a hospital sterile processing department. * Must have CSA certification or obtain within 1 year of employment * Minimum grade 12 education and/or equivalent. * Experience with medical terminology an asset. * Minimum 1 year hospital work experience in sterile processing techniques and preparation of medical supplies and equipment. * Demonstrated knowledge of surgical instrumentation. * Competence using an electronic instrument tracking system. * Must successfully complete the required in-house orientation/training program within the defined probationary period. * Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral. * Ability to meet the physical demands of the job lifting trays up to 25lbs and movement of case carts * Positive work and attendance record is essential * Performs other related duties as required Key Responsibilities: * Able to work in all areas of MDR where assigned, including MDR satellite departments of Diagnostic Imaging and Endoscopy * Collects contaminated/soiled equipment, instruments, trays, etc. and returns to MDR. * Cleans and terminally decontaminates surgical instruments, endoscopes, and other reusable equipment in accordance with established departmental protocols. * Manual cleaning/brushing of heavily soiled instruments/equipment in enzymatic detergent prior to mechanical washing. * Operates washer-disinfectors, cart washer and sonic cleaner for decontamination of all instruments and equipment. * Dismantles, cleans, inspects, and reassembles equipment/instruments as outlined in MIFU’s. * Checks functionality and cleanliness of equipment/instruments prior to assembly. * Ensures supplies/trays are wrapped correctly in sterilization wrapper/pouch to include sterilization integrator and labeled with the appropriate sterilization tape. * Loads, unloads, and monitors the parameters of sterilizers. * Performs and documents biological testing on all sterilization equipment. * Carries out all sterilization procedures and related duties in accordance with established standards for sterilizers. * Understands and follows principles of event related sterilization. * Distributes supplies/trays to OR and other designated clinical areas. * Prepares surgical case carts for surgical procedures following pick list protocol. * Replenishment of crash carts, intubation boxes, latex-free boxes and contact precaution carts. * Assembly/testing of portable suction equipment. * Custom preparation of all special supplies as needed. * Responds immediately to urgent requests as required by all patient care areas. * Inspects and reports all damaged equipment and supplies immediately to the Supervisor/Lead Hand or designate. * Tracks all areas of reprocessing as directed in the electronic instrument tracking system. * Adheres to all departmental policies and SOP's. * Participates in Quality Assurance Audits and assists with documentation of same. * Documents workload measurement statistics as required. * Maintains a clean and safe work environment. * Performs all work in a safe and proper manner in accordance with Trillium Health Partners principles and protocols and all legislative requirements/codes/regulations/standards, including WHMIS, MOE, OH&S, etc. * Performs other related duties as assigned. To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca [http://www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca/] Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply. Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant. Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Our organization may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI) or algorithm-assisted systems, to support the initial review of applications. These tools are used only to assist our recruiters and hiring managers; all hiring decisions include meaningful human involvement and final review. Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals. Our team of more than 17,000 people serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, west Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, and nine satellite locations. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030 [https://strategy.thp.ca/], we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities.

The technician is responsible for the collection, decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments and patient care equipment. They must also ensure accurate tracking of reprocessed items and maintain a safe, clean environment in accordance with departmental protocols.

Candidates must hold a mandatory college certification in Sterile Supply Processing and have at least one year of hospital experience in sterile techniques. Proficiency in using electronic instrument tracking systems and the ability to perform physical tasks like lifting trays are also required.

• Quality assurancePreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Sterile supply processing
• Decontamination
• Surgical instrumentation
• Instrument tracking system
• Sterilization procedures
• Medical terminology
• Quality assurance
• Infection control
• Equipment maintenance
• Inventory management
• Biological testing
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Safety compliance
• WHMIS
• Courage
• Equipment Decontamination
• Strategic Roadmaps
• Sterile Processing
• Medical Devices
• Compassion
• Research
• Artificial Intelligence
• Algorithms
• Teaching
• Auditing
• Automation
• Biology
• Medical Imaging
• Cleanliness
• Disabilities
• Endoscopy
• Sterilization
• Packaging And Labeling
• French Language
• Medical Terminology
• Operations
• Quality Assurance
• Statistics
• Surgery
• Surgical Instruments
• Surgical Procedures
• Loading And Unloading
• Medical Device Reporting

• Healthcare
• Logistics
• Security & Safety
• Central Processing Technician
• Sterile Processing Technician
• Personal Care Workers in Health Services Not Elsewhere Classified
• Medical Equipment Preparers

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Aug 26, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week