Sterile Services Technician - Endoscope Reprocessing

Canterbury District Health Board; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Canterbury District Health Board’s Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit at Christchurch Health Campus is seeking qualified Sterile Services Technicians. Roles offer 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday, with pro rata on-call duties for acute endoscopy procedures.

Permanent positions available in 0.6–1.0 FTE, based at Christchurch Health Campus. You will process reusable medical devices, ensure proper decontamination, inspection, and documentation while working in a busy multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• A high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of te ao Māori, tikanga and te reo Māori or commitment to learning.
• Physical fitness to stand for extended periods.
• NZSSA Sterilising Technology Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct technical processing of reusable medical devices (RMDs).
• Ensuring decontamination is achieved through the correct washing process.
• Ensuring RMDs are inspected and tested as required for each RMD.
• Ensuring that all required documentation is completed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Teamwork

Flexibility

Cultural awareness (Māori)

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.

Permanent, Permanent/Full Time, Permanent/Part Time

Job no: PC4404110