CSSD Technician — Flexible Shifts & Career Growth

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 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.