Instrument Technician

Victorian Government; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Health Wangaratta is seeking a motivated individual to work in our Sterilising Department, taking responsibility for inspection, decontamination, packaging and sterilisation of reusable medical devices and equipment for the operating theatre and other customers in accordance with AS 5369:2023. This service operates 7 days a week, including public holidays.

The successful applicant will work in a team environment, extend their skills within this field and develop career options within

Responsibilities

• Inspect, decontaminate, package and sterilise reusable medical devices and equipment for the operating theatre and other customers in accordance with AS 5369:2023.

Job description

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

NHW have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to work in our Sterilising Department. In this role you will take responsibility for theinspection,decontamination, packaging and sterilisation of reusable medical devices and equipment for the operatingtheatreand other customers of Northeast Health Wangaratta in accordance withAS 5369:2023.This service operates 7 days a week, including public holidays.

This position offers the successful applicant the opportunity to work within a team environment and extend their skills within this field and further develop their career options.

Our Region:

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
• We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
• Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Support for our diverse workforce