Sterile Processing Technician - OR Equipment & Supplies

Island Health; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority on Vancouver Island is looking for a detail-oriented individual to manage cleaning, sterilization, and supply duties in the operating room. Candidates must have completed Grade 12 and a Sterile Supply Processing course, with abilities in communication and equipment operation. This role ensures maintaining high standards for medical supplies and equipment, contributing to patient safety.

Qualifications

• Grade 12, successful completion of Sterile Supply Processing course.
• One year recent related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, sterilization, assembly, wrapping and storage.
• Pick equipment for O.R. instrument sets and fill requests from the O.R.
• Maintain quality control relating to medical/surgical supplies and equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology

Mathematical aptitude

Ability to communicate and deal effectively with others

Ability to operate related equipment

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

Ability to organize work

Education

Grade 12

Sterile Supply Processing course

Job description

A health authority on Vancouver Island is looking for a detail-oriented individual to manage cleaning, sterilization, and supply duties in the operating room. Candidates must have completed Grade 12 and a Sterile Supply Processing course, with abilities in communication and equipment operation. This role ensures maintaining high standards for medical supplies and equipment, contributing to patient safety.