Instrument Technician

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 41 000 - 57 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Parkville, Australia, is seeking enthusiastic Instrument Technicians (CSSD) to reprocess reusable surgical instruments and endoscopes to high standards.

You will operate Soluscope systems, manage decontamination, and support theatre readiness while adhering to AS/NZS 5369 and quality controls. Competitive hourly base rates plus casual loading apply.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Sterilisation Services (or working towards).
• Understanding of AS/NZS 5369 standards.
• Experience using instrument tracking software.
• High attention to detail, critical problem-solving, and strong communication.

Responsabilités

• Perform manual and automated cleaning of surgical instruments and reusable medical devices.
• Operate Soluscope AERs and Soluscope drying cabinets for high-level disinfection of endoscopes.
• Follow validated sterilisation practices and infection control guidelines.
• Liaise between Peter Mac and RMH CSSD.
• Assist with theatre set-ups, delivering and configuring instrument sets/consumables.
• Receive and debox surgical consumables and manage storage and logistics.
• Maintain accurate sterilisation documentation and batch records.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Critical problem-solving

Strong communication

Formation

Certificate III/IV in Sterilisation Services (or pursuing)

Outils

Instrument tracking software

Description du poste

Up to $30.00 (IN1) - $41.46 (IN5) base salary per hour + applicable casual loading.

Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available.

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation.Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

Please note Peter Mac does NOT have its own dedicated CSSD department. Peter Mac has a small, specialised Instrument Technician team who perform tasks including scope processing, decontamination and surgical set-ups.

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is home to 8 Operating Theatres, including Endoscopy. The Department covers a variety of specialities including Plastics/Breast, General surgery, Gynaecology/Brachy, Urology, Robotic, Head and Neck, Colorectal, Vascular & Upper GI.

Position Overview:

We’re seeking enthusiastic and skilled Instrument Technicians (Grade 1 to 5) to join our Operating Theatre (CSSD). In this role, you'll contribute to safe patient care by ensuring that reusable surgical instruments, endoscopes, and medical consumables are reprocessed to the highest standards in line with AS/NZS 5369.

Remuneration as per Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025-2027. Up to $30.00 (IN1) - $41.46 (IN5) base salary per hour + applicable casual loading.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated cleaning of surgical instruments and reusable medical devices.
• Operate Soluscope AERs and Soluscope drying cabinets for high-level disinfection of endoscopes.
• Follow validated sterilisation practices and comply with infection control guidelines
• You will also liaise between Peter Mac and the RMH CSSD

Theatre/Procedure Room Support

• Assist with theatre set-ups, delivering and configuring instrument sets/consumables to meet scheduled surgical requirements.
• Respond efficiently to urgent case requests and ensure timely turnaround of critical items.

Deboxing & Consumable Management

• Receive and debox surgical consumables, ensuring they meet sterility, expiry, and compliance requirements.
• Manage and store consumables safely in appropriate CSSD or theatre storage areas.
• Perform manual cleaning, leak testing, and transport of endoscopes for reprocessing.
• Execute full reprocessing cycles including cleaning, disinfection, drying, and storage using Soluscope systems.

Quality Control & Documentation

• Maintain accurate records via Censitrac or equivalent tracking systems.
• Complete sterilisation batch documentation, including BI results, wash validations, and cycle parameters
• Assist in audits, stocktakes, and quality assurance activities.

Teamwork & Professional Development

• Collaborate with theatre nurses, theatre technicians, and other CSSD staff.
• Participate in ongoing education, in-services, and professional competency development.
• Promote safe practice, continuous improvement, and patient-first outcomes.

About You (Essential Requirements)

• Certificate III or IV in Sterilisation Services (or working towards).
• An understanding of the AS/NZS 5369 standards.
• Experience using instrument tracking software.
• High attention to detail, critical problem-solving, and strong communication.

Why Peter Mac?

• Work in a cutting-edge, world-leading cancer centre.
• Career development, training, and mentorship opportunities.
• A dynamic, supportive, and inclusive work culture.
• Make an impact in patient outcomes every day.

Why work for Peter Mac

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.