CSSD Instrument Technician - Full Time

St Vincent's Health Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging available

Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

Options to purchase additional leave

Staff discount on hospital admissions to SVHA Private Hospital

Job summary

St Vincent's Health Australia is seeking an Instrument Technician to join their sterilising department in East Melbourne, servicing 11 Operating Theatres. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting, cleaning, and decontaminating instruments, loading and unloading sterilising equipment, and preparing for surgeries.

The role requires an Instrument Technician qualification and provides opportunities for professional advancement in a respectful and collaborative environment, with various perks such as salary packaging and gym membership discounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification includes Certificate III or IV in Instrument Technology from an accredited institution.
• Experience as a Grade III Instrument Technician for at least 1 year or 3 years as a Grade IV is required.
• Must be capable of performing complex tasks within defined procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean and decontaminate equipment used by the Operating Suite.
• Load and unload ultrasonic, instrument washers, dryers and sterilisers.
• Inspect and reassemble items as required.

Skills

Instrument technician qualification, Certificate III or IV

Minimum 1 year experience as Grade III Instrument Technician or 3 years as Grade IV

Ability to undertake complex work within established procedures

Ability to rotate through all areas of the department

Experience in loans department and theatre set-ups

Education

Certificate III or IV from an accredited institution

Job description

About Your New Role

The sterilising department at East Melbourne services 11 Operating Theatres, Uro/Gynae Unit and some external customers. The Department covers a variety of specialties including Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Plastics, General surgery, Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology & Breast surgery.

Responsibilities include:

• Collect, clean and decontaminate equipment used by the Operating Suite and Clinical units on a daily basis.
• Load and unload ultrasonic, instrument washers, dryers and sterilisers according to instructions and general duties list.
• Inspect and reassemble items as required.
• Prepare, check and package instruments and loan sets to be sterilised.
• Prepare operating theatre set-ups for the following days surgeries (desirable).

Why Work for SVPHM

You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.

• Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD
• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)
• Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good
• A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave
• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital

About You

As an outstanding Instrument Technician, your skills will include:

• Instrument technician qualification, Certificate III or IV (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience working as a Grade III Instrument Technician or 3 years as a Grade IV Instrument Technician
• Must be able to undertake work of a more complex nature within established procedures and guidelines
• Ability to rotate through all areas of the department
• Must work a rotating roster (days, evenings & night shifts)
• Experience in loans department and theatre set-ups desirable

Requirements

Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role. SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment. St Vincent’s Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions.