CSSD Instrument Technician- Casual

Kyabram District Health Service; Shire of Campaspe; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A rural health service in Victoria is seeking an experienced CSSD Instrument Technician to join their Theatre team. The role involves ensuring service delivery of sterile instruments, requiring knowledge of accreditation standards and skills in cleaning and sterilisation. The position offers a dynamic workplace with professional development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Free onsite car parking

Professional Development opportunities

Salary Sacrifice/Packaging

Employee Assistance Program

5 Weeks Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within sterilisation services in a hospital.
• Knowledge and experience with AS:4187, ISO and ACORN standards.
• Understanding of OH&S issues and safe manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient service delivery of sterile products for patient care.
• Responsible for decontamination and reprocessing of instruments.
• Support the Operating Suite and other areas of KDHS.

Skills

Cleaning and sterilisation of instruments

Knowledge of accreditation standards

Excellent communication skills

Sound computer skills

Infection Prevention knowledge

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Certificate 3 or 4 in Health Sterilising Services

Job description

Overview

HELPING OUR COMMUNITY LIVE WELL.

CSSD Instrument Technician

Clinical Services - Theatre

Employment Type

• Casual position
• Flexible working arrangements

Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a medium-sized rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services including acute, subacute, residential aged care and allied and primary health care services. KDHS has three campuses located in the townships of Kyabram, Stanhope and Tongala.

KDHS is a passionate inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are a culturally diverse organisation with a wide variety of people from different races, cultures, age, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, religious belief, work experience and education background. We believe diversity drives innovation and we will continue to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex and where there is a deep sense of pride, passion and belonging that transcends any role.

https://www.visitkyabram.com.au/community/

About The Role

KDHS is wanting to appoint a suitably qualified (CIII/IV) CSSD Instrument Technician to join the busy, vibrant and high functioning Theatre team.

The CSSD Sterilising/Instrument Technician will ensure efficient service delivery of sterile products to support patient care and ensure positive clinical outcomes. The CSSD technician is responsible for the decontamination and reprocessing of instruments and equipment needed by the Operating Suite and other areas of KDHS.

About You

• Certificate 3 or 4 in Health Sterilising Services. A keen interest in the cleaning, packing and sterilisation of instruments and equipment
• Minimum 2 years’ experience within sterilisation services in a hospital with extensive experience in sterilising
• Sound knowledge of accreditation standards and experience with AS:4187, ISO and ACORN
• Able to work independently in a changing environment
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to learn
• Knowledge, understanding and experience with Infection Prevention and WHS standards
• Excellent communication skills
• Sound computer skills
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
• Knowledge of OH&S issues and safe manual handling

What KDHS Can Offer You

KDHS is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member.

Inclusive Of a Perfect Work/life Balance, KDHS Also Provides

• A dynamic workplace
• Free onsite car parking
• Professional Development opportunities
• Salary Sacrifice/Packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Immediate Start option
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave

Further Information

Download a copy of the position description and contact the Nursing Unit Manager on 5857 0221 or via email [e-mail]

Vaccination against COVID-19 and Influenza (where mandated) is a mandatory requirement for this role. All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian Working with Children’s Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. KDHS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

KDHS would like to acknowledge that we operate on Yorta Yorta land and wish to pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise our First Peoples as the Oldest Living Culture on the Planet and their connection to our lands and waterways.

Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.