Sterile Processing Technician – Surgical Services, Per Diem, Shift

Description

At Island Health, people are at the center of everything we do. As a part of the Surgical Services team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our mission to care for those who care for others. You’ll help create a positive and seamless experience for every team member — ensuring they feel valued, supported, and heard.

What You Will Be Doing

• In the Sterile Processing Technician position, you will play a key role in the decontamination and processing of instruments and equipment. Re-stock equipment carts used in various hospital departments.
• Distributes medical surgical reprocessed instruments to clinical areas daily and as needed.
• Cleans, packages and processes various trays and instruments.
• Keeps adequate inventory of stock in surgical services to assure continuous patient care.
• Operates decontaminating and high-level disinfecting equipment and maintains daily control record to assure proper sterilization.
• Cleans shelves, cupboards, autoclaves, sinks and counters according to written procedures.
• Clean and disinfect endoscopy scopes as needed.
• Assists in evaluation of new products.
• Assists in keeping records specific to department.
• Assist in orienting new Central Supply personnel.
• Retrieves supplies from Materials Management Department.
• Takes call time on a rotation basis.
• Ensure instrumentation is available and ready for next day’s surgery schedule and alert director of shortages.
• Responsible for prioritizing trays of instruments for reprocessing ensuring the availability of instruments in demand
• Respond to pages promptly and appropriately.
• Perform daily air removal tests (DART) and biological testing for sterilizers.
• Answer departmental phone and respond to requests accordingly.
• Troubleshoot equipment as needed.
• Attends workshops and in-services which meet individual needs in area of skill development and continuing education.
• Must have demonstrated ability to interact positively with Administration, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, peers, co-workers, subordinates, patients and visitors.
• Must meet regular attendance standard and must stay at or below average sick leave utilization levels.

• Shift Differentials
  • Night Differential - $2.25
  • Evening Differential - $1.65
  • Weekend Differential - $1.50

Your Experience And Qualifications

• On the job or formal training as a central service technician over 30 days or up to 3 months.
• Current CRCST Certification
• High School graduate or equivalency

Make a Difference with Us

At Island Health, every role contributes to our mission of compassionate, high-quality care. Join us and help create a workplace where every team member feels valued and supported.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
• Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team

Ready to Apply? Apply today and take the next step in your career with Island Health.