Central Supply Department Technician - (219014)

Island Health; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in the Comox Valley is seeking a team member to perform cleaning and sterilization duties in the Operating Room (O.R.). You'll manage equipment for surgical instrument sets and ensure quality control of medical supplies. Candidates should have completed a Sterile Supply Processing course and possess strong organizational and communication skills. This role emphasizes patient safety and efficiency in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education is required.
• Completion of Sterile Supply Processing course is necessary.
• One year of recent related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and sterilization duties in the O.R.
• Maintain quality control of medical/surgical supplies.
• Perform related clerical duties.

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

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.

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.

Responsibilities

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