Sterile Processing & Instrument Aide

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

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Central Supply Room (CSR) Aide to support sterile processing and distribution of instruments for operative procedures. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration with clinical teams.

Responsibilities include decontamination, wrapping, sterilizing, and coordinating the flow of instrument sets, supplies, and linen. This position requires physical work and clerical duties, with rotating shifts and on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus Sterile Supply Processing course and 1 year of related experience or equivalent education/training.
• Ability to read and interpret surgical terminology and procedural terminology.
• Ability to handle equipment and perform clerical duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, decontaminates, assembles, wraps, sterilizes and distributes complex instruments and equipment for procedures.
• Cleans work areas and performs related clerical duties as part of the Central Supply Room team.
• Maintains safety and quality standards and supports patient care teams.

Skills

Surgical terminology

Mathematical aptitude

Effective communication

Equipment operation

Physical fitness

Education

Grade 12 with Sterile Supply Processing course

Job description

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Central Supply Room (CSR) Aide to support sterile processing and distribution of instruments for operative procedures. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration with clinical teams.

Responsibilities include decontamination, wrapping, sterilizing, and coordinating the flow of instrument sets, supplies, and linen. This position requires physical work and clerical duties, with rotating shifts and on-call requirements.