Medical Device Reprocessing Technician - (216770)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Victoria is seeking a dedicated individual for the role of Sterile Supply Processing Technician. The ideal candidate will handle cleaning, sterilizing, and distributing medical instruments in a hospital environment. Essential qualifications include Grade 12 education and completion of a Sterile Supply Processing course, along with effective communication and organizational skills. This role offers a vital support function in patient care.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and successful completion of Sterile Supply Processing course.
• One year of recent related experience or equivalent combination of education.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, sorting, assembling, and picking of instrument sets.
• Wrap and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Distribute sterilized items to appropriate hospital areas.

Skills

Knowledge of medical and surgical terminology

Mathematical aptitude

Ability to organize work

Physical ability to carry out duties

Ability to operate related equipment

Effective communication both verbally and in writing

Education

Grade 12 education

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 (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.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD461.pdf