Instrument Technician

**Join an Organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater** **ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE:** In this rewarding opportunity you will join the St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) team as Instrument Technician in our Central Sterilising Department at our Fitzroy campus. This role will be part time / full time / casual, working up to 38 hours per week and will be pivotal in the reprocessing of re-usable medical devices in accordance with relevant Standards. You will bring your passion to the role where you will work with the Central Sterilising team to support Surgical Services and associated departments who require surgical instrument reprocessing. **WHY WORK FOR SVPHM:** You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.**ABOUT YOU:** As an outstanding Instrument Technician you are a master at insert 1-2 areas of experience that will make this employee your SUPERSTAR. Your skills will include:* Completion of Certificate 3 or 4 Instrument Technician course* Knowledge of medical terminology, surgical instrumentation handling and care* Ability and flexibility to work in a dynamic and changing environment* Computer/Instrument tracking skills**ABOUT ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE** Our experienced team of clinical professionals, care givers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services. We work together to ensure patient safety, well-being and recovery. We are a not for profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee. **APPLY NOW** If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now Your application must include:We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment. St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au. **REQUIREMENTS:** Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role. SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). *SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.* **HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:** If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Pamela Weiner pamela.weiner@svha.org.au or call Katerina Angelopoulos 03 9411 7280 to discuss.* Actively participate in key initiatives that contribute to improvements in person centred care.* Take a partnership approach to care provision by embedding person centred care principles in all aspects of work.* Ensure consumers receive information in an appropriate and accessible format.* Actively support consumers to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care.* Ensure consumers are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback.* Uphold the expected standards of service excellence.* Demonstrates a professional commitment to other health care professionals by embracing a team approach to care based on mutual respect and direct communication between health professionals, and embracing and actively participating in organisational change.* Delivers patient centred care that coordinates individualised care from admission and throughout hospitalisation, incorporating discharge planning in the plan of care. + Includes provision of detailed documentation of a systematic comprehensive and accurate assessment of patients. + Evaluates the documentation of patient outcomes. + Enhances the dignity and integrity of the patient and upholds their rights. + Maintains confidentiality and ensures that patient and hospital information and records are not disclosed or misused in any way. + Coordinates and implements the intervention(s) identified in the plan of care / clinical path. + Evaluates and records progress towards expected outcomes and revises the plan of care as necessary. + Formulates and coordinates in conjunction with the Visiting Medical Practitioner (VMP) a plan of care, making substantive nursing judgements based on the health status, physical examination, preference, care and progress of each patient. + Communicates patient response to treatment and care and documents accordingly.* Facilitates communication between the patient, family, medical, nursing, ancillary and allied health staff.* Initiates referrals and utilises available resources for the purpose of comprehensive care to patients and families.* Appreciates the complexity of moral decision making, working cooperatively with other members of the health care team to resolve ethical and clinical issues arising in patient care.* Participates in team and hospital activities as agreed with NUM.* Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover (if applicable).* Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior staff as appropriate.* Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken.* Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures.* Complete annual competencies and required training.* Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake work.* Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate and in a timely manner.* Participate in clinical risk management, patient safety and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day work.* All practices are consistent with the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, EQUiP National and relevant professional practice and ethical standards and guidelines.* Protect the health and safety of self and others, complying with all health and safety related policies, procedures and directions.* Demonstrates awareness of cost implication of medical supplies, equipment, linen, etc.* Participate in the development and implementation of unit based quality activities.* Contributes to the development of unit/ department policies, procedures and programs.* Accountable for personal achievement of 100% competencies as per unit and organisational needs.* Liaise closely with the allocated Education Consultant or Clinical Coach to implement and progress own training and development.* Attendance required at HICMR Workshop every 2nd year.* Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHA.* Comply with all SVHA policies, procedures, by laws and directions.* Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHA Code of Conduct.* Only access confidential information held by SVHA when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed.* Participate in the annual SVHA performance review process.* Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business.* Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance.* Complete other duties as requested.* Current
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