Instrument Technician

St John of God Health Care; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Flexible part-time hours

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Professional development opportunities

Discount on hospital services

Job summary

St John of God Warrnambool Hospital is seeking an Instrument Technician to join the CSSD in a part-time role. You will rotate through all CSSD areas, handling decontamination, assembly, sterilisation, autoclaving, and distribution to support multiple theatres.

Will work primarily on weekdays with some weekend shifts, up to 48 hours per fortnight, and will have opportunities to advance to Grade 3 after Certificate III completion. Strong WHS knowledge and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Process, autoclave and distribute sterile supplies.
• Liaise with caregivers in the Operating Suite to support patient care.
• Integrate into nursing team to provide optimal patient care.
• Communicate effectively with customers and patients via appropriate channels.
• Participate in quality improvement and risk management.

Skills

Instrument handling

Sterilisation

Team communication

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:
• 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]

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date

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.