Sterile Services Technician — High-Impact Surgical Support

Southern Cross Group; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Rewards

Employee referral bonus scheme

Discounts from partners

Employee Network

Job summary

Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital is seeking a Sterile Services Technician for a full-time, 12-month fixed-term parental leave cover in Christchurch, New Zealand. You will clean, inspect, assemble, sterilise, and distribute surgical instruments while upholding infection prevention and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have NZ Certificate in Sterilisation, endoscopy reprocessing and orthopaedic instrumentation experience, plus strong team collaboration and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Current experience as a Sterile Services Technician or in a similar role.
• Sound knowledge of sterilisation practices, infection prevention, and quality standards.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Basic computer skills and confidence using Microsoft Windows-based systems.
• Current endoscopy reprocessing experience is highly desirable.
• Current experience with orthopaedic instrumentation and loan equipment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, assemble, sterilise, and distribute surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and infection prevention.

Skills

Sterile Services Technician

Infection control

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Windows basics

Endoscopy reprocessing

Orthopaedic instrumentation

Education

NZ Certificate in Sterilisation (Level 4)

Job description

Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital is seeking a Sterile Services Technician for a full-time, 12-month fixed-term parental leave cover in Christchurch, New Zealand. You will clean, inspect, assemble, sterilise, and distribute surgical instruments while upholding infection prevention and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have NZ Certificate in Sterilisation, endoscopy reprocessing and orthopaedic instrumentation experience, plus strong team collaboration and computer skills.