CSSD Technician: Sterilisation Specialist (Part-Time)

SA Health; The District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

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Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Relocation assistance up to AUD 15,000

Job summary

SA Health Port Lincoln Hospital’s Sterilisation Services unit seeks a Part-time CSSD professional. You will manage the full sterilisation cycle for surgical instruments, ensuring safety and timely theatre operations.

Ideal candidates have CSSD experience, infection prevention knowledge, and strong attention to traceability and documentation. Immunisation compliance is required or attainable per policy.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Sterilisation Services (or equivalent) meeting SA Health credentialing requirements for a WHD4 classification
• Demonstrated CSSD or sterilisation services experience with infection prevention knowledge
• Competency in reprocessing a range of surgical instruments, including complex sets
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to documentation and traceability
• Ability to work in a small, regionally based team with patient safety focus
• Current immunisation compliance, or willingness to obtain per SA Health policy

Responsibilities

• Decontaminating, inspecting, assembling and sterilising reusable medical devices per AS/NZS standards and SA Health policy
• Operating and monitoring sterilisation equipment including autoclaves and recording traceability
• Providing guidance to less experienced team members and supporting quality/compliance activities
• Identifying and escalating instrument or equipment concerns to maintain theatre schedules

Skills

CSSD experience

Infection prevention knowledge

Attention to detail

Documentation & traceability

Immunisation compliance

Education

Certificate III in Sterilisation Services

Job description

SA Health Port Lincoln Hospital’s Sterilisation Services unit seeks a Part-time CSSD professional. You will manage the full sterilisation cycle for surgical instruments, ensuring safety and timely theatre operations.

Ideal candidates have CSSD experience, infection prevention knowledge, and strong attention to traceability and documentation. Immunisation compliance is required or attainable per policy.