Central Processing Assistant - (222440)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Nanaimo is seeking a sterile supply processing technician. The role involves cleaning, sorting, and sterilizing instruments and equipment used in the operating room. Candidates should have Grade 12 education, completion of a Sterile Supply Processing course, and strong communication skills. A commitment to patient and staff safety is essential. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to quality and safety in healthcare.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, sorting, and assembly of operating room instruments.
• Wrap and sterilize instruments using applicable techniques.
• Distribute sterilized instruments to appropriate areas.
• Perform related clerical duties.

Skills

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

Education

Grade 12

Completion of Sterile Supply Processing course

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD5105.pdf