Instrument Technician Grade 1

* Part time positions available* Excellent benefits including salary packaging* Fitzroy location* Decontamination* High Level Disinfection* Endoscopy* Checking RMDs and setting of instrument trays* Packaging (Sterile Barrier System)* Sterilizing* Sterile storage* Ensures resources, equipment and processes checked, tested and maintained* Accurate and complete documentation as per operational requirements* Identify, trouble shoot and report variances* Demonstrated ability to read, understand and interpret reprocessing procedures/guidelines* Completion or working towards a Certificate III or IV in Health – Sterilisation Services for Instrument Technicians* Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritise tasks to ensure completion of all tasks* Demonstrated ability to articulate policies and procedures, and communicate with all hospital personnel and external customers/suppliers to attain provision of service* Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain* A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs* Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling* A healthy work/life balance encouraged.* Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities* Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay* In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks* Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation* Culture of continuous improvementGrade 1 Position Description **LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENT**The Sterile Processing Centre is responsible for the sterile reprocessing of reusable medical devices (RMDs) in accordance with AS/NZS 4187 and other local, State and National guidelines/policies.The Sterile Processing Centre, as part of St Vincent's Perioperative Services provides a critical service enabling and supporting the functioning of St Vincent's operating theatres & endoscopy suite. The department operates 24 hours a day and 52 weeks of the year.POSITION PURPOSEThe primary role and responsibility of the Instrument Technician is to ensure the effective and efficient processing of all reusable medical devices within the policy and guidelines of the Sterile Processing Centre and State and National Standards. All Instrument Technicians are members of the multidisciplinary Sterile Processing Centre team. A Grade 1 Instrument Technician:* Works under direct supervision of Grade 5 Instrument Technician, with mentoring and support from Grade 3 or 4 Instrument Technicians* Complete a mandatory orientation program for the first 3 months of commencing duties, under the direct supervision of an Instrument Technician Grade 5**POSITION DUTIES*** Works under direct supervision of a Grade 5 Instrument Technician, with mentoring and support from Grade 3 or 4 Instrument Technicians* Complete a mandatory orientation program for the first 3 months of commencing duties* Work under supervision with support in all areas of SPC (including Endoscopy suite) as an beginning practitioner to provide the full range of reprocessing services, including, but not limited to: + Decontamination + Checking RMDs and setting of instrument trays + Packaging (Sterile Barrier System) + Sterilizing + Sterile storage**INCUMBENT OBLIGATIONS****General****Health and Safety*** Ensure all health and safety related policies, procedures and directions are complied with in the area they manage* Ensure all in the area they manage undertake annual Fire and Emergency Training and comply with fire and emergency procedures* Ensure all those in the area they manage, treat others with respect, behaving professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of Conduct and undertaking annual Workplace Culture and Equity Training* Conduct regular safety audits with Health and Safety Representatives and implement required improvements* Minimise Work Cover costs by actively assisting the return to work of any employee injured in the area they manage.* Participate in reporting and analysis of safety and quality data including risks or hazards* Report any hazards, near misses and incidents (regardless of whether an injury occurred or not) into Riskman* Identify and report any variance to expected standard and minimising the risk of adverse outcomesINCUMBENT CAPABILIITY REQUIREMENTS (Level 1)The incumbent of this position will be expected to possess the following core capabilities:* Capability* Demonstrated behaviour* Personal* Personal effectiveness* Takes responsibility for accurate, timely work* results* Learning Agility* Identifies personal development needs and seeks* information from a range of sources* Outcomes* Patient/Resident/client centred* Strives to meet and exceed expectations,* demonstrating sound judgement* Innovation and Improvement* Contributes to improvement by reviewing* strengths and weaknesses of current processes* Strategy* Driving Results* Manages own work load to deliver results* Organisational Acumen* Understands the interdependencies between* units/departments* People* Working with and Managing others* Takes responsibility for ensuring productive,* efficient teamwork* Collaboration* Works collaboratively within and outside the* team* Participates in mentor/preceptorship programs* Ensures resources, equipment and processes checked, tested and maintained* Accurate and complete documentation as per operational requirements* Identify, trouble shoot and report variances* Participate in departmental meetings and assist with orientation of new staff as directed* Participate in ongoing education by attending training and study days as required.* Perform the duties of the position to the best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM* Ensure all those in the area they manage, comply with all SVHM policies, procedures, by laws and directions* Ensure all those in the area they manage, only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed* Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business* Less than three (3) months experience (full-time equivalent) as an Instrument Technician* Strong verbal and written communication skills* Demonstrated ability to read, understand and interpret sterilisation procedures/guidelines* Demonstrated ability to articulate policies and procedures, and communicate with all hospital personnel and external customers/suppliers to attain provision of service* Ability to identify and report issues in an appropriate manner* Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritise tasks to ensure completion of all tasks* Demonstrated Commitment to: + The Values and Health Care Philosophy of St Vincent's Health Australia + ongoing education and professional development + Occupational Health and Safety and Quality Improvement Principles**LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENT**The Sterile Processing Centre is responsible for the sterile reprocessing of reusable medical devices (RMDs) in accordance with AS/NZS 4187 and other local, State and Nation guidelines/policies.The Sterile Processing Centre, as part of St Vincent's Perioperative Services provides a critical service enabling and supporting the functioning of St Vincent's operating theatres and endoscopy suite. The department operates 24 hours a day and 52 weeks of the year.## **POSITION PURPOSE**The primary role and responsibility of the Instrument Technician is to ensure the effective and efficient processing of all reusable medical devices within the policy and guidelines of the Sterile Processing Centre (SPC) and State and National Standards. All Instrument Technicians are members of the multidisciplinary Sterile Processing Centre team.* Works under direct supervision of Grade
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