Position Information

Position Title

Medical Device Reprocessing Instructor - Part Time

Faculty/Instructor Profile

The School of Health and Wellness at Red Deer Polytechnic is currently inviting applications for a part time Instructor in the Medical Device Reprocessing Certificate program. This program prepares graduates for an exciting and challenging career as a Medical Device Reprocessing Technician.

In a blended learning environment, this program will help students learn how to gather, take apart, clean, disinfect, decontaminate, reassemble, package, sterilize, store, and distribute surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment for reuse in a health care facility.

The School of Health and Wellness provides exceptional opportunities to work closely with students, faculty and staff in an innovative, supportive environment that promotes creativity, scholarship, and commitment to student success. RDP offers an excellent professional development program that helps faculty to continuously develop skills, knowledge, and expertise specific to teaching and learning as well as their respective discipline.

Explore: Faculty Profile | Red Deer Polytechnicfor more details.

Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Teaching students in classroom, lab, and/or clinical settings.

• Creating a stimulating, effective, and learning-centered environment.

• Marking, grading, and evaluation of student work.

• Providing ongoing feedback, guidance, and assistance to students.

• Actively contributing and participating in program planning, curriculum development & review, project work, and scholarly activity.

• Participating in School and Institution-wide initiatives and/or committees.

• Demonstrating and promoting RDP organizational values and following
  RDP policies and practices.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized post-secondary degree in a health-related discipline.

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (HSPA) or Certified Medical Device Reprocessing Technician (CSA).

• 3 to 5 years of recent and relevant work experience.

• Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team-based context.

• Excellent demonstrated collaboration skills and a strong commitment to quality patient care.

• A desire and enthusiasm to educate students with diverse backgrounds and knowledge, along with your superb presentation, interpersonal and team buildings kills make you an ideal candidate.

• As a creative self-starter, you have been recognized for your high energy and your commitment to excellence.

• You are innovative and committed to life-long learning and reflective practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CPR-Health Care Provider

• A master’s level degree in a related field.

• Relevant teaching experience.

Salary or Hourly?

Salary

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits and Compensation Information

Part-time Instructors:

• Receive an additional 14% of their gross salary in lieu of benefits and vacation pay.

• Part-time instructors are not eligible for comprehensive health and dental benefits packages.

• Eligible for individual professional development funding, additional free professional development opportunities offered through the institution.

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer

Polytechnic(RDP) provides more than 100 industry-relevant credit and non-credit programs to approximately 11,000 credit, non-credit and apprenticeship students. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres, RDP provides education and applied research opportunities in partnership with industry and communities.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another..

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community**.**

Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

2026-F-030

Faculty Employment Type

Term-Certain Part-Time

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

08/17/2026

Position End Date (if term-certain)

12/23/2026

FTE

Varies

Hours of Work

Varies

Open Date

05/20/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

At RDP, we are committed to a merit-based hiring process, and we believe in an inclusive workplace that is fair, equitable, supportive, welcoming and respectful. We recognize, value, and leverage differences in identifies, abilities, background, cultures, skills, experiences, and perspectives. Our practices are guided by the principles of the Alberta Human Rights Act and support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action. If you believe you have the skills and equivalent experience and potential to contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply.

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact Peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Optional Documents