Sterile Services Technician - Endoscope Reprocessing

New Zealand Government Joba; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora's Christchurch Hospital Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit is seeking qualified Sterile Services Technicians to join a busy, patient-focused team. You will reprocess endoscopes and reusable medical devices, ensuring decontamination and documentation meet stringent quality standards.

Roles include a mix of 8-hour shifts Monday to Friday 0730–1800 with pro rata on-call duties for acute procedures.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Sterile Services is essential.
• NZSSA Sterilising Technology Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct processing of reusable medical devices (RMDs).
• Ensure decontamination via correct washing process.
• Inspect and test RMDs as required.
• Complete all required documentation.

Skills

Sterile Services

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Te ao Māori knowledge

Education

NZSSA Sterilising Technology Certification

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Based at Christchurch Health CampusPermanent part time and full time positions available 0.6 - 1.0FTE (24-40 hours per week), please indicate your preference in your cover letterQualification in Sterile Services essentialHealthNew 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.

About theRole

The Gastrointestinal 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

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;
• Good communication skills;
• Knowledge of te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthYou will also need to be physically fit as this role involves standing for extended periodsNZSSA Sterilising Technology Certification.

Workingfor Health New ZealandHealth 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.