Central Supply Department Technician - (214464)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a Sterile Supply Processing Technician. This role involves maintaining cleanliness, sterilization, and organization of surgical supplies and equipment in a hospital setting. Ideal candidates will have completed a Sterile Supply Processing course and possess strong communication skills. The position ensures patient safety and involves working closely with surgical teams.

Qualifications

• Requires Grade 12 education and completion of Sterile Supply Processing course.
• One year recent related experience or equivalent combination of education and training.
• Skills in medical terminology, communication, and physical duties essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning, sterilization, and supply rotation in the O.R.
• Maintains quality control for medical/surgical supplies and equipment.
• Performs related clerical duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology

Mathematical aptitude

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to operate related equipment

Physical ability to carry out the duties

Ability to organize work

Education

Grade 12

Successful completion of Sterile Supply Processing course

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.

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