Sterile Services Technician: Precision Instrument Care

Southern Cross Healthcare; Auckland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Referral bonus

Health insurance

Wellbeing programme

Flexible work

PDRP

Employee discounts

Employee network

Job summary

Southern Cross Brightside Hospital invites applications for a permanent full-time Sterile Services Technician. You will join our dedicated team responsible for decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilisation and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment used throughout the hospital.

We value high standards of infection prevention and patient safety, and we support staff with ongoing training, a collaborative work environment and a comprehensive benefits package including health

Qualifications

• New Zealand Certificate in Sterilisation (Level 4) or an equivalent recognised qualification is preferred
• Previous experience in Sterile Services or a related technical environment is preferred but not essential
• Ability to quickly build technical knowledge and adapt to new systems and processes
• Sound understanding of sterilisation practices, infection prevention, and quality standards
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work accurately and efficiently
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
• A proactive, reliable approach and commitment to delivering quality outcomes
• Basic computer skills and confidence using Microsoft Windows systems
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and patient care

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, sterilise, and distribute surgical instruments
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and patient safety
• Support surgical teams in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Contribute to quality outcomes and continuous improvement

Skills

Attention to detail

Infection prevention

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Fast-paced

Education

New Zealand Certificate in Sterilisation (Level 4)

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Southern Cross Brightside Hospital invites applications for a permanent full-time Sterile Services Technician. You will join our dedicated team responsible for decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilisation and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment used throughout the hospital.

We value high standards of infection prevention and patient safety, and we support staff with ongoing training, a collaborative work environment and a comprehensive benefits package including health