Instrument Tech G3

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

**About the **Grade 3 Electronic Tracking Instrument Technician**

The instrument technician Grade 3 will be required to work alongside a team dedicated to implementing our new electronic tracking system for Reusable Medical Device (RMD), under the guidance of the Project oficer, Grade 5 supervisor and NUM of CSSD. This will be introduced over all campuses.

You will be responsible for ensuring instrument marking,and program building, is complete as per requirement. This will include working and supporting other CSSD staff, across both campuses

**About the role**
- Demonstrate knowledge and competency in cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) in accordance with AS/NZS4187-2014 guidelines.
- Current knowledge and expertise in Electronic Tracking System of Reusable Devices process.
- Understanding and knowledge of instrument marking desirable not essential
- Be familiar with Policy related to reporting staff injuries.
- Comply with the Code of Conduct and uphold our values, and diversity and inclusion commitments
- Maintain a safe working environment for yourself, colleagues and members of the public. Escalate concerns regarding safety, quality and risk to the appropriate staff member, if unable to rectify yourself

**About you**
- A commitment to Austin Health values.
- Hold a Cert III in sterilization Services or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years, in Sterilizing services in a hospital setting
- Previous knowledge and experience in Electronic Instrument tracking
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across all Austin Health teams
- Open and effective communication and engagement
- To be able to work in a team environment.
- Proven ability to work independently
- Flexible in rotational shifts

**Our benefits**

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

- $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
- Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, discounted car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists
- Five weeks annual leave, plus purchased leave options

**Inclusion at Austin**

**Work with us**

Selection Criteria Essential: Current Cert III Certificate in Sterilisation Services Able to perform their role without direct supervision but under the immediate direction of an Instrument Technician Grade 5 or above COVID Vaccination Certificate