Island Health·Courtenay, British Columbia
Perform duties related to cleaning, sterilization, assembly, wrapping, and storage of instruments, equipment, and linen for the O.R. and other hospital areas.
Pick equipment for O.R. instrument sets and fill requests from the O.R..
Maintain quality control for medical/surgical supplies and equipment according to established procedures.
Perform related clerical duties.
Continuously improve quality and safety in accordance with VIHA values and strategic direction
Close Date Location Comox Valley Hospital (CVH) - Courtenay, BC V9N 0B9 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 07:00-15:00, 08:00-16:00, 09:00-17:00, 10:00-18:00, 15:00-23:00 Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $30.67 - $30.67 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Jul. 30 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Supervisor, performs duties in relation to cleaning, sterilization, assembly, wrapping and storage, supply rotation and distribution of simple and complex instruments, equipment and linen related to the O.R. and other areas of the hospital. Picks equipment for O.R. instrument sets and fills requests from the O.R. Maintains quality control relating to medical/surgical supplies and equipment according to established procedures. Performs related clerical duties.
Grade 12.
Successful completion of Sterile Supply Processing course.
One year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
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.
Ability to organize work.
Criminal Record Check (CRC) required
Market context
Central Supply Department Technician roles in British Columbia are typically tied to ongoing hospital and surgical services, so demand often follows the need to keep instruments and supplies ready for patient care. These positions are competitive because employers look for recent sterile processing experience, medical terminology knowledge, and strong accuracy under pressure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then confirm your Sterile Supply Processing training and recent experience before applying.