OR Sterile Processing Aide: Surgical Support & Growth

Fraser Health; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks vacation

Health benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

Fraser Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the Operating Room in Abbotsford, BC. You will decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and distribute surgical instruments and related equipment, and transport items as required.

You have Grade 12 and completion of a Sterile Supply Processing Program with at least one year of related experience. Our team offers comprehensive benefits, four weeks of vacation in year one, and a supportive, patient-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and completion of Sterile Supply Processing Program.
• 1+ year of related experience or equivalent combination.
• Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with others.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, decontaminates, assembles, wraps, sterilizes and stores instruments and supplies for an assigned area.
• Disassembles and cleans anaesthetic equipment and replaces worn parts as required.
• Picks surgical supplies/instruments for procedures and transports as needed.
• Prepares dirty instruments for transport and carries supplies to/ from the OR.
• Maintains cleanliness of sterilizers, instrument room and storage areas.

Skills

Surgical terminology

Mathematical aptitude

Communication

Equipment operation

Physical ability

Work organization

Education

Grade 12

Sterile Supply Processing Program

Job description

Fraser Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the Operating Room in Abbotsford, BC. You will decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and distribute surgical instruments and related equipment, and transport items as required.

You have Grade 12 and completion of a Sterile Supply Processing Program with at least one year of related experience. Our team offers comprehensive benefits, four weeks of vacation in year one, and a supportive, patient-focused work environment.