Instrument Technician

1 week ago


Geelong, Victoria, Australia Barwon Health Full time

Employment Status
Permanent Part Time

Program
Surgical & Critical Care

Location
University Hospital Geelong

Hours Per Fortnight
48

Position Summary

  • Work as a Central Sterilising Unit (CSU) and Satellite Reprocessing Unit (SRU) Supervisor
  • Permanent hours available
  • Be part of a highly skilled team that is constantly evolving and modernising with the times
  • Help shape the environment as we work to expand and rebuild our service

About the facility
Barwon Health is the major regional health provider for the Barwon South West Region. It is Victoria's largest regional health services with one of the busiest Hospital's in the State, University Hospital Geelong. We serve over 500,000 people through the efforts of over 7,500 staff and more than 1,200 volunteers.

We provide care at all stages of life and circumstance through a wide range of services from emergency and acute to mental health, primary care, community services, aged care and subacute/rehabilitation.

Care is provide to the community through over 28 key locations throughout the region.


Barwon Health's Safety and Quality unit provides support to the organisation in the areas of accreditation, incident and complaint management, clinical audit, risk management, policy and procedure management, medico-legal services and consumer-centred care.


About the role
The Central Sterilising Unit (CSU) and Satellite Reprocessing Unit (SRU) are well-equipped, spacious and modern facilities which provide reprocessing services to all Barwon Health internal and external sites and departments, the largest of these being our busy Operating Services


As the Instrument Technician (Grade 5) you will manage the work flow and function of the CSU or SRU floor.

Your role will be to address and overcome challenges that arise with the changing needs of the unit and the organisation while maintaining a high standard of practice in accordance with Barwon Health policies and procedures as well as AS/NZS 5369:2024.

You will be responsible for ensuring that contaminated and sterile items are collected, stored and distributed in a manner specified by the relevant policies, procedures and standards pertaining to Infection Prevention and the CSU/SRU.


About the culture
Our dynamic work environment provides support and education as you grow and develop your skills and abilities. You will be encouraged to think on your feet to overcome challenges and learn from those experiences.

You are encouraged to show initiative and innovation in your role as a supervisor to bring your own points of view in ways in which the unit can grow as a team.


Barwon Health staff benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development
  • Access to employee wellness program
  • Salary packaging
  • Social club
  • Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast

About the Geelong Region, AUSTRALIA
Sitting within one of Victoria's six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond.

Victoria's second largest city after Melbourne Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean 'land' or 'cliffs'.


  • Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
  • High standard of schooling options throughout the area
  • A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
  • Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries


To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.


Diversity and Inclusion
At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person's uniqueness.

We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

**_ This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.
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Selection Criteria


Essential:

Can you please list Barwon Health's values?

Essential:

Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?

Essential:

Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services

Essential:

Certificate III in Sterilisation Services

Desirable:
Certificate in Training and Assessment

Essential:

Knowledge, experience and ability to perform reprocessing activities in all areas of sterilisation services, including Loan Kits and Sterile Store

Desirable:
Knowledge of and experience with T-Doc digital RMD tracking system

Essential:

I agree, to commence employment, I am required to meet Barwon Health's immunisation requirements (including full Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination) set o

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