Central Supply Department Technician

Island Health; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a Cleaners and Sterilizers to manage duties related to cleaning, sterilization, and supply distribution in the hospital. Candidates must have Grade 12 education, complete a Sterile Supply Processing course, and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, sterilization, assembly, wrapping, and storage of instruments.
• Maintain quality control for medical/surgical supplies and equipment.
• Pick equipment for O.R. instrument sets.

Skills

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

Education

Grade 12

Successful completion of Sterile Supply Processing course

One year recent related experience

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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