Central Supply Department Technician

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 41,328 - 44,083; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority - Campbell River Hospital in Campbell River, BC is seeking a Central Supply Department Technician. The role involves cleaning, sterilizing, assembling and distributing instruments and linen for the OR and other units, with attention to quality control and efficient supply distribution.

The position requires Grade 12 plus Sterile Supply Processing training and at least one year of related experience; travel between sites may be required and on-call shifts exist.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Sterile Supply Processing course and 1 year related experience.
• Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively and operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out duties.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sterilize, assemble, wrap and store instruments and linen.
• Picks equipment for OR instrument sets and fills requests.
• Maintains quality control of medical supplies and equipment.
• Performs related clerical duties.

Skills

Surgical terminology

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Equipment operation

Physical ability

Education

Grade 12

Sterile Supply Processing course

Job description

Central Supply Department Technician - (232085)

Campbell River Hospital (CRG) - Campbell River, BC V9W 3V1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700-1500, 0800-1600, 0900-1700, 1200-2000, 1500-2300, on-call 2300-0700, on-call 0800-0800 on STATs

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$30.67 - $30.67

Paid FTE

0.66

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

46.88

Planned Start Date

Jul. 30 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

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

Yes

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.