Sterile Processing Assistant - OR Instrument Prep (Temp)

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

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) invites applications for a part-time sterile supply technician role. The position involves cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, wrapping, and distributing OR instruments and linen across multiple sites.

Responsibilities include assembling high-complexity instrument sets, processing requests from the OR, and supporting related clerical duties. Prior Sterile Supply Processing training is required, with Grade 12 and related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent with Sterile Supply Processing training.
• One year of recent related experience or an equivalent combo of education and training.
• Knowledge of surgical/medical terminology; strong communication and equipment handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, assemble, wrap, sterilize and distribute OR instruments and linen.
• Prepare instrument sets and fill OR requests; assist clerical tasks as needed.

Skills

Surgical terminology

Mathematical aptitude

Communication skills

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Education

Grade 12

Sterile Supply Processing course

Related experience (1 year)

Job description

Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) invites applications for a part-time sterile supply technician role. The position involves cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, wrapping, and distributing OR instruments and linen across multiple sites.

Responsibilities include assembling high-complexity instrument sets, processing requests from the OR, and supporting related clerical duties. Prior Sterile Supply Processing training is required, with Grade 12 and related experience preferred.