CSSD Sterilisation Technician

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Overview

Care is our passion. People are our business. Excellence is our standard. Growth is our ambition.

Who we are:

As the only private hospital located in the region, Maitland Private Hospital delivers positive patient experiences with a dedicated team of specialists, doctors and nurses providing exceptional patient-centred care, state-of-the-art medical technology, and a warm, welcoming environment for patients and their families. Located 30 minutes from Newcastle, Maitland Private Hospital serves the Maitland and Hunter Valley regions with 185 beds, 6 operating theatres, 10 bed ICU, and associated rehabilitation, medical and surgical wards. Services include two major medical centres, a dedicated mental health unit, and an on-site cancer centre including radiation oncology, radiology pratique and pathology laboratory. Maitland Private Hospital is a key facility within the Healthe Care Group, driving innovation and clinical best practice.

Responsibilities

Your new role as CSSD Sterilisation Technician:

Due to ongoing growth in our Perioperative Service, Maitland Private Hospital is seeking qualified and experienced CSSD Sterilisation Technicians to join our friendly, dynamic and supportive team. Permanent full-time, part-time and casual opportunities are available.

Responsibilities may include:

• Maintain sterilisation services in a CSSD department, including cleaning, decontaminating, sorting and assembling surgical instrument trays.
• Adhere to NSW Health immunisation requirements and serology reporting where applicable.
• Utilise desktop applications such as WebPAS and UKG (Kronos) as part of daily workflow.

Qualifications and essential criteria

About you (essential criteria):

• Current Working with Children Check and Police Check.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills with clear verbal and written communication.
• Experienced Instrument Technician with current knowledge of all aspects of sterilising services.
• Experience in a CSSD department with cleaning, decontaminating, sorting and assembling surgical instrument trays.
• Immunisation evidence and serology report in accordance with NSW Health.
• Familiarity with desktop applications, including WebPAS and UKG (Kronos) highly regarded.
• Experience within a private hospital setting and/or understanding of private hospital landscape.
• Applications must address essential criteria and include current CV with names of at least 2 professional referees.

Benefits and conditions

Healthe Care is an equal opportunity employer. At Maitland Private Hospital, we're all about supporting real people to deliver extraordinary care. You can expect:

• Attractive Remuneration Package
• Collaboration with like-minded professionals across a multi-disciplinary team
• Work-Life Balance – Flexible rostering & working conditions
• Monday to Friday position, Public Holidays & Christmas off
• Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities, including potential to undertake discounted postgraduate study and paid study leave
• Super & Novated Lease Salary Packaging Options
• Fitness Passport
• Discounted Massages on-site

Position enquiries and applications

Interested to know more?

Ann Browne | CSSD Manager | Maitland Private Hospital | 175 Chisholm Road, East Maitland NSW 2323 | E: [emailprotected] | T: +61 2 4933 8400 | W: maitlandprivate.com.au

*Due to the large volume of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have as a Sterilisation Technician?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Which of the following statements best describes your Covid-19 vaccination status?
• Have you completed a qualification in sterilisation services?

As the only private hospital in the Hunter Valley Region, Maitland Private boasts:

• 185 Beds
• 6 modern Operating Theatres
• 10 Bed ICU
• Day Surgery Unit
• Maitland Integrated Cancer Services
• Mental Health Unit
• Rehabilitation Unit

The hospital employs more than 500 staff and hosts more than 300 credentialed Doctors in a range of specialties, all committed to delivering exceptional patient experiences and care. Key services include leading orthopaedic surgeons, comprehensive cancer services, mental health unit, hydrotherapy pool and day rehabilitation. With two co-located major medical centres, a radiology practice and pathology, our complex offers a health precinct second to none.

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