Your role at St John of God Bendigo Hospital
You will work in conjunction with theatre staff, responsible for decontamination, inspection, packaging, and sterilisation of surgical instrumentation within the CSSD department.
We are seeking an experienced Grade 3 Instrument Technician to join our dynamic Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) team.
In this role, you will be responsible for cleaning, assembling, and distributing surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring compliance with infection control standards. Previous experience in a hospital CSSD setting and relevant qualifications are essential.
The Position
* Maintain cleaning tools and equipment in good condition.
* Restock cleaning and sterilisation supplies and report low stock.
* Undertake cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of all reusable medical devices within Main Theatre and Day Surgery units.
* Participate in ongoing training and development to enhance understanding of instrument cleaning, handling, disinfection, and sterilization processes.
* Practice good housekeeping to maintain a clean and tidy work area.
* Maintain efficient, standards-based practice to provide quality medical devices for clinical use.
* Perform daily and weekly tests and cleaning as required.
* Keep accurate and thorough documentation.
* Organize repair servicing via MexOps, tagging out as required.
* Communicate effectively with all customers and patients using appropriate channels, both formal and informal.
You will hold a Certificate III in Health – Sterilising Practice for Technicians and have a minimum of 3 years' experience as an Instrument Technician. You will demonstrate initiative, reliability, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
To succeed in this role, you will have a sound understanding of infection control principles and practices. You will be required to take charge during evening shifts and must be available to work across all shifts within our current operating hours (07:00 to 22:30).
Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do, supporting our Mission and Values.
We can offer you
* Salary: $68,357 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
* Permanent full-time position
* Salary packaging options up to $18,550 on benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation, or other daily expenses, with options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap, including:
o Novated leasing
o Work-related expenses
o Self-education
o Additional superannuation
* A welcoming and supportive culture
* Flexible work options
* Discounts on hospital services and private health insurance
* Option to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave
* Dynamic role within a multidisciplinary team
For enquiries, contact Kama Taylor, CSSD Manager, at 03-5434 3261.
At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
We are committed to creating a safe environment for children and vulnerable individuals, taking proactive steps to protect their safety and well-being.
Our inclusive culture fosters respect, security, accessibility, and unity within our diverse community.
All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated against Influenza to fulfill role requirements.
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