Instrument Technician

Sjog; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: AUD 64,820–80,371 per year (pr

12% superannuation

Permanent part-time position up to 48 

Salary packaging up to AUD 18,550

Job summary

St John of God Health Care Warrnambool Hospital is seeking an Instrument Technician to join the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) in a part-time role up to 48 hours per fortnight. You will rotate through all areas of CSSD, performing instrument decontamination, assembly, sterilisation and distribution for multiple surgical specialties.

The successful candidate will have at least six months’ instrument technician experience, with training to achieve a Certificate III in Sterilisation

Qualifications

• Minimum six months’ experience as an Instrument Technician.
• Willingness to undertake training to achieve Certificate III in Sterilisation Services.
• Understanding of WHS/OHS, infection prevention and control.

Responsibilities

• Process, autoclave and distribute sterile supplies to internal and external customers.
• Liaise with Operating Suite caregivers to support safe patient care.
• Work within guidelines to contribute to quality improvement and risk management.
• Rotate through all CSSD areas: decontamination, assembly, sterilisation and distribution.

Skills

Instrument handling

Sterilisation

Autoclaving

CSSD

Education

Certificate III in Sterilisation Services

Job description

Your role at St John of God Warrnambool Hospital

We are seeking a dedicated Instrument Technician to join our Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) in a part-time role of up to 48 hours per fortnight. CSSD is responsible for the sterilisation and supply of surgical instruments and equipment supporting our theatres, including General Surgery, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Plastics, and Urology. Working within established procedures and guidelines, you will rotate through all areas of CSSD, undertaking instrument decontamination, assembly, sterilisation, autoclaving, and distribution.

This role requires the ability to work independently under the guidance of a Senior Instrument Technician Grade 3 or 4, or a delegated manager. Shifts are primarily weekdays, with some weekend work required, operating between 7:30am and 9:00pm, with most shifts being 8.5 hours.

The Position Responsible for processing, autoclaving and distributing sterile supplies to all internal and external customers. Liaise with all caregivers in the Operating Suite to assist with the provision of individual holistic care to ensure the highest standard of safe and skilled practice is provided which is consistent with the established objectives of the Nursing Department. Able to become an integral member of a nursing team to provide optimal patient care for all patients at St John of God Healthcare, their families and significant others. Communicate effectively with all customers and patients using the appropriate channels, utilising appropriate formal and informal channels of communication. Participate in, contribute to and implement quality improvement and risk management into all aspects of service.

We are seeking candidates with a minimum of six months' experience as an Instrument Technician who are willing to undertake training to achieve a Certificate III in Sterilisation Services. Successful completion of the qualification will result in automatic progression to Grade 3.

To be successful in this role, you will have a current understanding of legislation and standards relating to Work Health and Safety (WHS/OHS), compliance requirements, infection prevention and control, and WorkCover, along with effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

The Benefits

• Salary: $64,820 to $80,371 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• plus 12% superannuation
• Permanent part-time position available up to 48 working hours a fortnight
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as: Novated leasing work related expenses self-education and additional superannuation
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities
• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

For enquiries contact Laura Bourke | Manager, Perioperative Services, on [phone]

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.

At St John of God Health Care we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be. We believe positive culture drives performance, so we are focussed on building collaborative and supportive team environments, providing opportunities for development and promotion, and ensuring our leaders are visible and accessible. As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with a host of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, and a great work life balance. Our caregivers come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems and you don’t need to be Catholic to work with us.