Central Processing Assistant

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) is seeking staff for the Victoria, BC area to manage sterile supply processing for the Operating Room and related areas. You will clean, sort, assemble and prepare instrument sets and linen, sterilize equipment, and assist with related clerical tasks in a multi-site hospital environment.

Qualified candidates have Grade 12, Sterile Supply Processing training, and at least 1 year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical and surgical terminology.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to organize work.
• Physical ability to carry out duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Performs cleaning, sorting, assembling and picking of instrument sets, equipment and linen used in the Operating Room and other areas of the hospital.
• Wraps and sterilizes instruments and equipment using applicable sterilization techniques and distributes to appropriate areas.
• Performs related clerical duties.

Skills

Medical terminology

Math aptitude

Organize work

Physical ability

Operate equipment

Verbal & written communication

Education

Grade 12

Sterile Supply Processing

1 year related experience

Job description

South Island Surgical Centre (SISC) - Victoria, BC V8Z 5G5 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

: 0730-1530, 0800-1600, 0860-1630 and 0900-1700

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$30.67 - $30.67

Paid FTE

0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

0

Planned Start Date

Sep. 14 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to Supervisor/Charge Aide. Performs a variety of duties such as cleaning, sorting, assembling, and picking of simple and complex types of instrument sets, equipment, and linen used in the Operating Room (O.R.) and other areas of the hospital. Wraps and sterilizes instruments and equipment, utilizing applicable sterilization techniques, and distributes to appropriate areas. Performs related clerical duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12, successful completion of Sterile Supply Processing course, plus one year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of medical and surgical terminology.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to organize work.
• Physical ability to carry out duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.