Sterilisation Technician - CSSD - Pool

St John of God Health Care; City Of Melville; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual hourly rate

Casual loading 25%

12% superannuation

Flexible work options

Gym membership access

Employee Assistance Program

Travel allowance up to $1,500

Job summary

St John of God Murdoch Hospital is seeking a Sterilisation Technician to process and supply instruments for CSSD, while supporting department standards and patient care. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with decontamination and sterilization procedures, and maintaining accurate records.

Applicants should hold an AQF3 sterilisation certificate or equivalent, have strong communication skills, and be able to teach within CSSD.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to teach within CSSD.
• Experience in sterilisation processes and equipment handling.

Responsibilities

• Supervise CSSD staff in liaison with Supervisor.
• Prepare equipment for decontamination per policy statements.
• Assemble, package and sterilize instruments per policy statements.
• Monitor processing activities per policy statements.
• Maintain accurate records and inventory for CSSD operations.
• Support efficient use and maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Sterilisation

Education

AQF3 Sterilisation certificate

Job description

St John of God Murdoch Hospital our reputation for excellence in clinical care and first class tertiary level services makes us the hospital of choice for both medical professionals and patients.

Since opening in 1994, the hospital has grown to include 525 beds, 18 operating theatres, an Emergency Department, dedicated cancer care centre, WA's largest standalone endoscopy unit and a dedicated Day Procedure Unit.

We provide high-quality services for our community across emergency care, maternity services, orthopaedic surgery and integrated cancer care.

Your role at St John of God Murdoch Hospital

As a Sterilisation Technician you will effectively process and supply all instruments and items supplied by CSSD, and other relevant activities in the CSSD Department.

With a strong focus on professional development, we believe in providing opportunities to grow and develop our caregivers who are looking to advance their career pathway and reach their full potential. If you are passionate about delivering a high standard of patient centred care and want to advance your career, we would love to hear from you.

The Position – Sterilisation Technician

• Daily supervision of CSSD staff in liaison with Supervisor ensuring required tasks and relevant standards are met.
• Prepares for, and deals with equipment received as per policy statements for appropriate decontamination processes.
• Prepares for, and carries out assembly, packaging and sterilizing processes within the department and related areas as per policy statements.
• Monitors processing activities as per policy statement.
• Performs sterilization duties as required.
• Ensure efficient use and maintenance of equipment and material resources in department and related areas.
• Check relevant inventory to ensure adequate supplies are ordered, prepared and ready for use.
• Monitor the use of storage areas in the department and related areas.
• Ensures accurate records are maintained.

Applications will be considered over the next six months for Sterilisation positions as they become available. Positions may include fixed term, casual and permanent opportunities.

To be considered for the role you will have the ability to work rotational shifts.

You will have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate, liaise and work collaboratively with colleagues and other multidisciplinary team members.

To succeed as a Sterilisation Technician you will hold a Certificate in Sterilisation at AQF3 or equivalent and hold previous relevant experience with the ability to teach within CSSD and related areas.

Above all, Patient Care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer

• Casual hourly rate: $47.25 to $50.69 per hour, inc. 25% casual loading, plus 12% superannuation
• Casual positions available
• As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
• Access to gym membership, fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities
• Travel Green allowance. If you walk, carpool or use public transport you could be eligible for up to $1,500 per year

For enquiries contact, May Soriente, CSSD Coordinator on [phone].

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly.

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.