Sterile Sciences Technician: Critical Surgical Prep

New Zealand Government; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Hawke's Bay Hospital is seeking a Sterile Sciences Technician on a casual basis. You will ensure sterilisation, cleaning and preparation of reusable medical devices and instruments for perioperative services, supporting surgical teams with high safety standards.

This hands-on role requires attention to detail and a commitment to quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement within a collaborative healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• NZ Sterilising Technology Certificate Level 4 or approved equivalent.
• Experience in sterile sciences, CSSD or healthcare environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and patient safety.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive approach to learning, continuous improvement and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, sterilise and prepare reusable medical devices and surgical instruments to high quality and safety standards.
• Work within the Perioperative Unit to support surgical and clinical teams.
• Maintain instrument tracking systems and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Continuous learning

Education

New Zealand Sterilising Technology Certificate Level 4 (or approved equivalent)

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Hawke's Bay Hospital is seeking a Sterile Sciences Technician on a casual basis. You will ensure sterilisation, cleaning and preparation of reusable medical devices and instruments for perioperative services, supporting surgical teams with high safety standards.

This hands-on role requires attention to detail and a commitment to quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement within a collaborative healthcare environment.