Sterile Supply Aide, Operating Room - BC Cancer -Vancouver

BC Cancer; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in health services is seeking a dedicated Sterile Supply Aide to join their team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for ensuring that surgical instruments and supplies are meticulously cleaned, decontaminated, and sterilized for use in the Surgical Suite. You will operate essential sterilization equipment and maintain inventory levels, contributing to the overall efficiency of surgical procedures. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care while working in a supportive environment that values professional development and a commitment to equity and anti-racism. Join a team that is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Professional Development Opportunities

Annual Statutory Holidays

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Remote Work Friendly

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 and Sterile Supply Processing Course required.
• Knowledge of medical asepsis and ability to operate sterilization equipment.

Responsibilities

• Wash, clean, decontaminate, and sterilize instruments for the Surgical Suite.
• Monitor and report on the cleaning and sterilizing process.

Skills

Medical Asepsis Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Physical Stamina

Education

Completion of Grade 12

Sterile Supply Processing Course

Tools

Washer Sterilizer

Ultra-Sonic Washer

Steam Sterilizer

Job description

Sterile Supply Aide, Operating Room

BC Cancer

Vancouver, BC

The Sterile Supply Aide is responsible for collecting and delivering, cleaning, decontaminating, packaging, assembling and sterilizing instruments and supplies for the Surgical Suite and other user areas in the Agency.

What you'll do

• Wash, clean, decontaminate, checks, assembles and wraps or packages instruments, trays, sets and equipment for the Surgical Suite and other user departments in the Agency.
• Operate ultra-sonic washer, washer sterilizer, steam autoclave and related processing equipment.
• Monitor the cleaning and sterilizing process and records results; reports abnormalities to the supervisor.
• Pick instrument sets and supplies for operative procedures according to established guidelines.
• Maintain quota of unsterile and sterile supplies and equipment by restocking depleted supplies and reprocessing outdated sterile sets, bundles and supplies in the Surgical Suite.
• Monitor supplies used in the section and advises supervisor when supplies need replenishing.
• Fill sterile and unsterile supply requisitions from all user departments within the Agency.
• Collect and delivers supplies from and to the Sterile Supply department and other user departments within the Agency.

What you bring

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12.
• Completion of a Sterile Supply Processing Course.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts.
• Knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts found in the foundational documents.

Core Competencies:

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure.
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples.

You have:

• Knowledge of medical and surgical asepsis.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job such as lifting, pushing carts, and standing.
• Ability to organize workload.
• Ability to operate related equipment such as washer sterilizer, ultra-sonic washer and steam sterilizer.
• Ability to communicate and deal effectively with all levels of staff, verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.

• Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer.

Job Type: Regular, Part-Time (0.60 FTE)

Wage: $28.91 per hour

Location: 600 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E6

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Tuesday - Thursday; 8:00- 16:00

Requisition Number: 182595E

What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services.

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices.

Attention current employees of PHSA:

You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca.