Central Supply Department Technician

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Central Supply Department Technician for multi-site coverage. The role involves cleaning, sterilizing, assembling and distributing instruments and linen for the OR and hospital areas, with attention to supply rotation and quality control.

Reporting to the Supervisor, responsibilities include preparing OR instrument sets, fulfilling OR requests, and performing related clerical duties in a casual, multi-site setting.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 required.
• Sterile Supply Processing course completed.
• One year related experience or equivalent education/training.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sterilize, assemble, wrap and store instruments, equipment and linen for the OR and hospital areas.
• Pick OR instruments and fill requests for the OR.
• Maintain quality control on medical/surgical supplies and equipment.
• Perform related clerical duties.

Skills

Surgical terminology

Mathematical aptitude

Communication skills

Equipment operation

Physical ability

Education

Grade 12

Sterile Supply Processing course

Job description

Central Supply Department Technician - (232848)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:00-15:00, 08:00-16:00, 09:00-17:00, 10:00-18:00, 15:00-23:00

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$30.67 - $30.67

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

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.