CSSD Instrument Technician: Advance in Sterilisation

Mater Group; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual loading

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Staff benefits

Job summary

Mater Private Hospital Gold Coast is seeking an Instrument Technician to join the Central Sterilisation Services Department on a casual basis. Based at the Gold Coast Campus in Southport, you will sterilise and prep instruments, manage stock, and support quality improvement within CSSD.

The role offers casual loading and salary packaging through a not-for-profit employer. You will work with theatre/CSSD teams to ensure safe, efficient sterilising services, partake in quality management systems,

Qualifications

• Must hold / or be enrolled in a Certificate III in Sterilisation Services (mandatory)
• Relevant experience and knowledge in undertaking Sterile Services functions at an operational level within a Hospital or other large organisations
• An understanding of a commitment to the Mater Mission, Values and their practical relevance to Sterile Services issues
• Effective communication skills with staff, customers and service partners and the ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in Risk Management and Continuous Quality Improvement Systems and a commitment to the introduction of Best Practice
• Experience in Workplace Health and Safety issues in Sterile Services
• Experience in loan set processing highly advantageous

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional sterilising service by effectively cleaning and preparing surgical instruments for sterilisation appropriately
• Manage resources effectively by ensuring stock levels of sterile items are well maintained and delivered, used equipment is collected, wastage is minimised, and by reporting any malfunctioning machinery and equipment
• Foster a learning environment by maintaining own professional learning and continuous professional development and providing teaching to peers and less experience staff
• Act as a valued member of the inter-disciplinary team, working with the Unit Manager and clinical team, participating in meetings, and demonstrating attention to detail and time management

Skills

Sterile Services

Education

Certificate III in Sterilisation Services

Job description

Mater Private Hospital Gold Coast is seeking an Instrument Technician to join the Central Sterilisation Services Department on a casual basis. Based at the Gold Coast Campus in Southport, you will sterilise and prep instruments, manage stock, and support quality improvement within CSSD.

The role offers casual loading and salary packaging through a not-for-profit employer. You will work with theatre/CSSD teams to ensure safe, efficient sterilising services, partake in quality management systems,