Posted 2 months ago
Central Processing Assistant
@ Island Health
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Central Processing Assistant to clean, sort, assemble, wrap and sterilize instrument sets, equipment and linen for the Operating Room and other hospital areas. The role also includes related clerical duties. Candidates need Grade 12, a Sterile Supply Processing course and one year of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination.
Responsibilities:
- Clean, sort, assemble and pick instrument sets, equipment and linen
- Wrap and sterilize instruments and equipment
- Distribute sterilized items to appropriate hospital areas
- Perform related clerical duties
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 and Sterile Supply Processing course
- One year recent related experience or equivalent
- Knowledge of medical and surgical terminology
- Mathematical aptitude and ability to organize work
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-31
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Sterile Supply Processing course |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,258 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reports to Supervisor/Charge Aide. Performs a variety of duties such as cleaning, sorting, assembling, and picking of simple and complex types of instrument sets, equipment, and linen used in the Operating Room (O.R.) and other areas of the hospital. Wraps and sterilizes instruments and equipment, utilizing applicable sterilization techniques, and distributes to appropriate areas. Performs related clerical duties.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 12, successful completion of Sterile Supply Processing course, plus one year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of medical and surgical terminology.
- Mathematical aptitude.
- Ability to organize work.
- Physical ability to carry out duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
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