CSSD Technician

Mater; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Staff benefits

Professional development through Mater

Job summary

Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg is seeking an experienced CSSD Technician to join our team. This role offers a casual and permanent part-time arrangement contracted to 16 hours per week, with shifts Monday to Friday and occasional weekends.

You will provide efficient sterilisation services and support the perioperative team under the direction and supervision of the Registered and Enrolled Nurses when necessary.

Qualifications

• Understanding of infection control principles.
• Basic computer skills.
• Background in clinical/healthcare settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply appropriate cleaning methods, disinfecting agents and procedures on surgical instrumentation.
• Process equipment for transfer to an external sterilising unit where necessary.
• Maintain a sound knowledge of surgical instruments and packaging techniques.
• Conduct all sterilisation procedures following accepted sterilisation methods and principles.
• Process endoscopic equipment for multi-use purposes.
• Store sterilised items appropriately to maintain sterility and maximise access and efficiency.
• Perform functions within the scope of practice according to accepted clinical principles, standards, and regulations.

Skills

Infection control

Basic computer skills

Clinical/healthcare background

Interpersonal communication

Education

Certificate III in Sterilisation Services

Job description

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg is seeking an experienced CSSD Technician to join our team. We have both a Casual and a permanent part-time position, contracted to 16 hours per week. Our CSSD department operates Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend shifts available. Operating hours range from 6:30am to 8:30pm.In this role you will provide an efficient and effective preparation and sterilisation service by utilising a high standard of skills and procedures by industry and hospital guidelines. You also will assist the perioperative clinical team in delivering clinical care under the direction and supervision of the Registered and Enrolled Nurses when necessary.

Our Perioperative Department features three operating theatres and one procedure room, where we perform over 4,400 procedures annually. We specialise in a wide range of surgical services including gynaecology, general surgery, orthopaedics, reconstructive plastics, urology, ophthalmology, respiratory procedures, and more. We are proud of our team, known for delivering the highest standards of patient care and providing exceptional clinical support to our surgeons and anaesthetists. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and high-performing environment.

Salary range: $35.05 - $39.04 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

• Apply appropriate cleaning methods, disinfecting agents and procedures on surgical instrumentation.
• Process equipment for transfer to an external sterilising unit where necessary.
• Maintain a sound knowledge of surgical instruments and packaging techniques.
• Conduct all sterilisation procedures following accepted sterilisation methods and principles.
• Process endoscopic equipment for multi-use purposes.
• Store sterilised items appropriately to maintain sterility and maximise access and efficiency.
• Perform functions within the scope of practice according to accepted clinical principles, standards, and regulations.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following criteria:

• A demonstrated understanding of infection control principles.
• Basic computer skills
• A background working in a clinical / health care background
• Practical interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable:

• Exposure to Sterilisation Services in a healthcare environment
• Certificate III in Sterilisation Services, or the ability to provide evidence of working towards attainment within the first six months.
• Previous experience in a CSSD role with the ability to work in all areas with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

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