Gastroenterology Assistant

**Discover the St Andrew's Difference**
At St Andrew's, we go beyond being Australia's largest standalone private hospital. We are a close-knit community, where everyone knows each other, leaders are approachable, and patients return as volunteers. Our core values - We care for others. We work together. We deliver excellence. That's the St Andrew's way.

**Exciting Opportunities Await**
In collaboration with the Clinical Manager, Clinical Nurse Endoscopy and the Gastroenterology Coordinator you will assess the needs of the ERA Area, plan and deliver a high level of service to all customers and evaluate that service continuously.

You will participate in aspects of endoscopic work including scope reprocessing, drying cabinet use, identification and implementation of remedial action in relation to scope and Soluscope maintenance. You may participate if deemed competent in scope / Soluscope environmental testing - performance of and remedial action in regards to negative outcomes.

Other Responsibilities:

- Initiates remedial action of maintenance of reported problems and equipment faults
- Participate in preventative maintenance of equipment and scopes
- Initiate and monitor daily control checks and evaluate results
- Maintain the departments information, scope testing and scope repairs manual
- Maintain work practices and ensure adherence to hospital policies, procedures and standards

**Join Us If You Have**:

- Successful completion of Olympus Endoscope Reprocessing Workshop (desirable) or willingness to undertake
- Successful completion of GENCA Fundamentals of Endoscopy Reprocessing (desirable) or willingness to undertake
- Knowledge and understanding of interior workings of scopes (desirable) or willingness to learn
- Recent and relevant experience within an ERA is desirable but not essential
- Sound knowledge of GENCA Guidelines - Infection Control and Endoscopy, and AS4187 Standards relevant to Endoscopy is desirable or willingness to learn.
- Demonstrated evidence of self-education and a commitment to ongoing professional development

**We are pleased to be able to offer generous salary packaging opportunities for our employees through our partner, AccessPay. Salary packaging up to $15K pa plus meals & entertainment up to $2.5K pa.**

**Why St Andrew's is the Place to Be**:
Wellbeing programs and an on-site gym, personalised support for mental health challenges, fortnightly wellbeing tips, learning and development opportunities, including scholarships for post graduate studies and dedicated WHS specialists ensuring the health and safety of our workforce.

**Are you ready to join us?**

If you are ready to be part of something extraordinary, where your passion for patient care is celebrated, click the 'Apply' button, submit your CV & Cover Letter and take the next step in your career with St Andrew's.