Sterile Services Technician - Endoscope Reprocessing

South Island - Canterbury Christchurch; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a qualified Sterile Services Technician for the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit at Christchurch Hospital. You will join a dynamic team responsible for reprocessing endoscopes to meet service needs.

The role is permanent, with 0.6–1.0 FTE (24–40 hours per week) and shift coverage Monday to Friday 0730–1800, plus on-call duties for acute endoscopy procedures. NZSSA certification required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Sterile Services Technicians with NZSSA certification.
• Experience in endoscope reprocessing and decontamination.
• Knowledge of healthcare documentation and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct technical processing of reusable medical devices (RMDs).
• Ensure decontamination through proper washing procedures.
• Inspect and test RMDs according to device specifications.
• Complete all required documentation.

Skills

Sterile Services

Endoscope reprocessing

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

NZSSA Sterilising Technology Certification

Job description

• Based at Christchurch Health Campus
• Permanent part time and full time positions available 0.6 - 1.0FTE (24-40 hours per week), please indicate your preference in your cover letter

HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti oWaitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders.

TheGastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit is a dynamic, patient-focused service providinga wide range of diagnostic and interventional endoscopy procedures. As aSterile Technician in endoscope reprocessing, you will work in a teamreprocessing endoscopes to meet service needs

About theRole

The Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit undertakes more than14,000 diagnostic and interventional procedures annually and providesspecialised gastrointestinal and respiratory services to the Canterburypopulation. The service also acts as a secondary and tertiary referral centrefor the South Island.

The unit operates from a purpose-built facility atChristchurch Hospital, with eight procedure rooms, two recovery areas and tworeprocessing areas, across two floors. It also provides specialist endoscopyequipment to other areas of the hospital campus including Waipapa and ParksideOperating Theatres, Interventional Radiology, and ICU.

In this role you will work 8 hourr shifts, Monday to Fridaybetween the hours of 0730 - 1800hrs with pro rata participation in an on-call roster from0800hrs Saturday to 2000hrs Sunday for acute endoscopy procedures.

This key team is looking for Qualified Sterile ServicesTechnicians to join us on a permanent basis.

In this role,you will be responsible for:

• Providing direct technical processing ofreusable medical devices (RMDs);
• Ensuring decontamination is achieved through thecorrect washing process;
• Ensuring that RMDs are inspected and tested asrequired and specific to each RMD;
• Ensuring all required documentation iscompleted.

About You

In this role you will work within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of both internal and external stakeholders. This is a fast-paced clinical environment where flexibility, strong clinical judgement, and excellent teamwork are essential

• You will need to be able to perform well under pressure;
• A high level of attention to detail;
• Knowledge of te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• You will also need to be physically fit as this role involves standing for extended periods
• NZSSA Sterilising Technology Certification.

Workingfor Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Courtney Bell at [e-mail]

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: PC4404110

Location:

South Island - Canterbury - Christchurch

Job type:

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise:

Clinical - Technical - Sterile Services Technicians