Central Supply Department Technician

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated individual for the role of Sterile Supply Processing Technician. The successful candidate will ensure the cleanliness and proper handling of medical instruments and supplies, contributing to patient safety and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include cleaning, sterilization, and maintaining quality control of surgical equipment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and relevant training, ensuring they can effectively support the surgical team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs duties in cleaning, sterilization, assembly, wrapping and storage.
• Maintains quality control relating to medical/surgical supplies.
• Picks equipment for O.R. instrument sets.

Skills

Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology

Mathematical aptitude

Ability to communicate

Ability to operate related equipment

Physical ability to carry out duties

Ability to organize work

Education

Grade 12

Sterile Supply Processing course

Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient 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 Supervisor, performs duties in relation to cleaning, sterilization, assembly, wrapping and storage, supply rotation and distribution of simple and complex instruments, equipment and linen related to the O.R. and other areas of the hospital. Picks equipment for O.R. instrument sets and fills requests from the O.R. Maintains quality control relating to medical/surgical supplies and equipment according to established procedures. 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 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.
• Ability to organize work.
  
  

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD1516.pdf