Central Processing Service Assistant

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) invites applications for a part-time sterile supply technician role. The position involves cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, wrapping, and distributing OR instruments and linen across multiple sites.

Responsibilities include assembling high-complexity instrument sets, processing requests from the OR, and supporting related clerical duties. Prior Sterile Supply Processing training is required, with Grade 12 and related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent with Sterile Supply Processing training.
• One year of recent related experience or an equivalent combo of education and training.
• Knowledge of surgical/medical terminology; strong communication and equipment handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, assemble, wrap, sterilize and distribute OR instruments and linen.
• Prepare instrument sets and fill OR requests; assist clerical tasks as needed.

Skills

Surgical terminology

Mathematical aptitude

Communication skills

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Education

Grade 12

Sterile Supply Processing course

Related experience (1 year)

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

08:00-16:00, 09:00-17:00

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$30.67 - $30.67

Paid FTE

0.53

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

37.5

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Jun. 30 2028

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

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 at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, cleans, decontaminates, assembles, wraps, sterilizes and distributes simple and complex instruments, equipment and linen related to the O. R. and other areas of the hospital, and performs related clerical duties. The assembly is of a higher complexity and also involves picking of equipment for O.R. instrument sets and filling requests from the O.R.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

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

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to communicate and deal effectively with others.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements.