Casual Sterile Processing Technician - Perioperative

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern; Hastings; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern in Hastings is seeking a Casual Sterile Sciences Technician to support the safe delivery of surgical care. You will clean, inspect, sterilise, and prepare reusable medical devices for patient care within the Perioperative Unit.

Working on site at Hawke's Bay Hospital, you’ll use instrument tracking systems and stay compliant with industry standards. A NZ Sterilising Technology Certificate Level 4 or equivalent, attention to detail, and teamwork are

Qualifications

• NZ Sterilising Technology Certificate Level 4 or approved equivalent.
• Experience in CSSD or healthcare environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and patient safety.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Proactive approach to learning and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, sterilise and prepare reusable medical devices.
• Ensure instruments are tracked and ready for surgery.
• Maintain high standard of quality and safety in perioperative care.
• Support clinical teams with timely equipment availability.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

NZ Sterilising Technology Certificate Level 4

Tools

Sterilisation equipment

Instrument tracking systems

Job description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern in Hastings is seeking a Casual Sterile Sciences Technician to support the safe delivery of surgical care. You will clean, inspect, sterilise, and prepare reusable medical devices for patient care within the Perioperative Unit.

Working on site at Hawke's Bay Hospital, you’ll use instrument tracking systems and stay compliant with industry standards. A NZ Sterilising Technology Certificate Level 4 or equivalent, attention to detail, and teamwork are