Posted 4 months ago
Operating Room (OR) Aide
@ Island Health
Port Alberni, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Operating Room Aide to carry out sterilizing, decontamination and cleaning procedures in OR areas, transport patients, and handle stores duties such as unpacking, checking and distributing articles. The role requires Grade 12, a Sterile Supply Processing course and one year of related experience.
Responsibilities:
- Carry out decontamination, sterilizing and cleaning procedures in OR areas
- Transport patients to and from required areas
- Unpack, check, store and distribute articles
- Perform related clerical duties
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12
- Successful completion of a Sterile Supply Processing course
- One year of recent related experience or equivalent
- Knowledge of surgical and medical terminology
- Ability to operate related equipment
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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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 | 1,246 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and 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.
Under the general supervision of the Manager or designate, the Operating Room (OR) Aide carries out specialized decontamination, sterilizing and cleaning procedures in the Operating Room areas; transports patients to and from required areas; and performs related stores duties such as unpacking, checking, storing and distributing articles and related clerical duties.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 12, successful completion of Sterile Supply Processing course, plus one year's recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- 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.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD5785.pdfJournal
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