CSSD Technician: Sterilisation Specialist, Flexible Shifts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Training & development

Employee wellbeing program

Private health insurance discounts

Discounts (dining, travel, etc.)

Gym/fitness discounts

On-site parking

Campus cafés discounts

Job summary

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is seeking an experienced CSSD Technician to join our Perioperative Services team. The role offers flexible employment options (Permanent Part/Full Time or Casual) with shifts from 6:30am to 11:00pm on the Pimlico campus.

You will ensure efficient sterilisation of surgical instruments, maintain instrument knowledge, and adhere to clinical guidelines across 16 theatres with access to a modern theatre environment including robotic surgery.

Qualifications

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

Basic computer skills

Clinical/health care experience

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Certificate III in Sterilisation Services

Job description

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is seeking an experienced CSSD Technician to join our Perioperative Services team. The role offers flexible employment options (Permanent Part/Full Time or Casual) with shifts from 6:30am to 11:00pm on the Pimlico campus.

You will ensure efficient sterilisation of surgical instruments, maintain instrument knowledge, and adhere to clinical guidelines across 16 theatres with access to a modern theatre environment including robotic surgery.