Sterile Supply Processing Technician, Animal Resource Centre - BC Cancer - Vancouver

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sterile Supply Processing Technician to ensure the safety and cleanliness of supplies for immunocompromised mice. This role involves decontaminating, sterilizing, and maintaining equipment, while also managing inventory levels. The successful candidate will contribute to vital health research and work within a supportive environment that values professional development and cultural safety. Join a team dedicated to providing comprehensive cancer control and enhancing patient care through innovative practices. If you are passionate about making a difference in health care, this position offers a rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Access to professional development opportunities

Annual statutory holidays (13)

Generous vacation entitlement

Remote work friendly options

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 and a sterile supply processing course required.
• One year of recent related experience or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and sterilize supplies and equipment for the barrier rodent facility.
• Operate washers and sterilizers, maintaining department equipment.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Ability to operate related equipment

Ability to deal with others effectively

Physical ability to carry out duties

Commitment to learning about Indigenous-specific racism

Education

Grade 12

Sterile supply processing course

Tools

Ultra-sonic washer

Mechanical washers

Sterilizers

Job description

Sterile Supply Processing Technician, Animal Resource Centre

BC Cancer
Vancouver, BC

The Sterile Supply Processing Technician at the BC Cancer Research Centre's Animal Resource Centre performs specific duties related to the decontaminating, checking, testing, assembling, packaging, wrapping and sterilizing of re-processable and reusable barrier facility products for immunocompromised mice including packs of surgical instruments prepared by technical personnel, in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.

What you'll do

1. Check, clean and decontaminate re-processable and reusable supplies and equipment in the barrier rodent facility, such as cages, cage racks, water bottles, water valves, cage enrichment, and carts. Sterilize packs of surgical instruments prepared by technical personnel.
2. Operate ultra-sonic washer, mechanical washers and sterilizers, and participate in routine maintenance of the department's equipment by cleaning, checking and testing equipment for functionality. Reports maintenance needs to Manager or designate.
3. Sort, inspect, and reassemble equipment and supplies according to written procedures.
4. Wrap and label equipment and supplies for sterilization according to written procedures.
5. Fill orders for sterile supply processing, according to weekly task list and email requests.
6. Maintain inventory levels of sterile and non-sterile supplies by restocking depleted supplies, and reprocessing outdated sterile items in the barrier rodent facility.
7. Monitor supplies for wear, and maintains attrition logs to support when equipment requires replacement.

What you bring

Qualifications:

1. Grade 12, successful completion of a sterile supply processing course, plus one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
2. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care.
3. Knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts found in foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).

Core Competencies:

1. Brings an understanding of Indigenous-specific racism and broader systemic racism in health care. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work.
2. Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples.

You have:

1. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
2. Ability to deal with others effectively.
3. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
4. Ability to organize work.
5. Ability to operate related equipment.
6. Commitment to personal learning related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, and development programs to support you.

1. Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs and services.
2. Access to professional development opportunities through in-house training programs.
3. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan and wellness resources.
4. Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement.
5. PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Wage: $28.91 per hour
Location: 675 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver BC V5Z 1G1
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday; 0700-1600/0800-1700
Requisition Number: 182537E

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 to provide equitable and cost-effective health care.

Attention current employees of PHSA:

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