Lead CSSD Technician — Instrument Reprocessing in Day Hospital

Healthcare Professionals Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Professionals Group is partnering with a well-established specialist day hospital in Melbourne to recruit an experienced CSSD / Instrument Technician for the theatre team. You will reprocess reusable instruments, ensure sterility, and support scheduled procedures within a collaborative hospital environment.

The role offers opportunities to lead CSSD workflows, work closely with theatre and nursing staff, and contribute to quality and safety in a stable healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in CSSD, sterilisation services or instrument reprocessing.
• Knowledge of AS/NZS 5369:2023 sterilisation and infection prevention standards.
• Experience in hospital, day surgery, theatre or similar healthcare environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise competing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate and reprocess reusable surgical instruments and devices.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality and damage.
• Assemble, package, wrap and label instrument sets.
• Operate sterilisation and cleaning equipment per standards and procedures.
• Monitor sterilisation cycles and perform quality checks.
• Maintain sterilisation, batch and instrument traceability records.
• Store and distribute sterile instruments and equipment appropriately.
• Prioritise instrument turnaround to support theatre lists.
• Monitor CSSD consumables and stock levels.
• Identify and report damaged instruments or faults.
• Uphold infection prevention and workplace safety standards.
• Collaborate with nursing/theatre staff for smooth lists.
• Contribute to quality, accreditation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent working

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Education

Certificate III in Sterilisation Services

Job description

Healthcare Professionals Group is partnering with a well-established specialist day hospital in Melbourne to recruit an experienced CSSD / Instrument Technician for the theatre team. You will reprocess reusable instruments, ensure sterility, and support scheduled procedures within a collaborative hospital environment.

The role offers opportunities to lead CSSD workflows, work closely with theatre and nursing staff, and contribute to quality and safety in a stable healthcare setting.