Medical Device Reprocessing Technician

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) rostered staff are responsible for sterile processing tasks in the hospital setting, including cleaning, assembling, and sterilizing instrument sets used in the operating room and endoscopy suites.

Staff must efficiently wrap instruments, maintain sterile technique, and perform related clerical duties. Grade 12 and Sterile Supply Processing training with 1 year of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Sterile Supply Processing course and 1 year related experience or equivalent.
• Additional training in sterile processing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, sorting, assembling and picking instrument sets, equipment, and endoscopes for OR and Endoscopy.
• Wrap and sterilize instruments using applicable techniques and distribute to areas.
• Carry out related computerized and clerical duties.

Skills

Medical terminology

Mathematical aptitude

Organizational skills

Physical fitness

Equipment operation

Verbal & written communication

Education

Grade 12

Sterile Supply Processing course

Job description

Close Date

Location

Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700-1500, 0900-1700, 1100-1900, 1500-2300, 2300-0700

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

Sep. 14 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)

No

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to Supervisor/Team Lead. Performs a variety of duties such as cleaning, sorting, assembling, and picking of simple and complex types of instrument sets, equipment, and endoscopes used in the Operating Room (O.R.), Endoscopy, and other areas of the hospital. Wraps and sterilizes instruments and equipment, utilizing applicable sterilization techniques, and distributes to appropriate areas. Performs related computerized and 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 medical and surgical terminology.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to organize work.
• Physical ability to carry out duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.