CSSD Technician

Mater Group; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal & entertainment benefits

Training & development

Employee wellbeing program

Private health insurance discount

Shopping discounts

Fitness Passport access

Free on-site parking

Campus café discounts

Job summary

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is seeking an experienced CSSD Technician to join our team. We offer flexible employment options including permanent part/full-time and casual roles at the Pimlico campus, with shifts from 6:30am to 11:00pm.

You will provide efficient sterilisation services, maintain instrument knowledge and adhere to industry standards while supporting a large perioperative department with state-of-the-art facilities.

Qualifications

• Understanding of infection control principles.
• Background in a clinical/health care environment.
• Ability to work across CSSD areas with autonomy.
• Certificate III in Sterilisation Services or progress toward it within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare surgical instruments using standard sterilisation methods.
• Process equipment for external sterilising unit when required.
• Maintain knowledge of surgical instruments and packaging techniques.
• Perform sterilisation procedures following approved methods and standards.
• Process endoscopic equipment for multi-use purposes.
• Store sterilised items to preserve sterility and access.
• Operate within clinical guidelines and regulations.

Skills

Infection control principles

Basic computer skills

Clinical/health care background

Interpersonal communication

Sterilisation Services exposure

Autonomy and accountability

Education

Certificate III in Sterilisation Services

Job description

Mater Private Hospital Townsville are currently seeking an experienced CSSD Technician to join our team.We can offer great flexibility within your employment, being open to either Permanent Part/ Full Time and Casual – Choice the employment that suits you and your lifestyle!!! Our CSSD team operates between 6:30am and 11:00pm, with successful applicants working a variety of shifts across these hours at our Pimlico campus.

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.

The Perioperative Services department at Mater Private Hospital Townsville provides surgical services across 16 theatres and caters for adults and pediatrics with a variety of surgical specialties. MPHT boasts brand new state of the art theatre facilities, a catheterization laboratory, separate onsite day site surgery facilities as well as newly implemented robotic surgery involving the da Vinci Surgical System.

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
• 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.

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
• Convenient, free on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

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

Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.

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