Sterilising Technician

2 weeks ago

Lenah Valley, Australia Calvary Full time

Sterilising Technician - Lenah Valley Hospital, Hobart

Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers
Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
Supportive theory and practical cleaning technician training
permanent, full-time opportunity

About the role

The Sterilising Endoscopy Cleaning Technician program involves hands-on training by a senior Endoscopy Nurse Educator. The role will require responsibility and knowledge of all scopes used within the unit, the service and maintenance of the equipment and sterilisation processes. This is in conjunction with all HICMR and infection prevention standards.

Key Responsibilities

Sterilising Technicians must ensure they are able to effectively clean and process a flexible endoscope.
Preventing transmission of health care associated infections and minimising infection and prevention and control risks.
Successful completion of HICMR assessment through Observational and Verbal Assessment of appropriate practice by correctly processing all scopes within the unit.
Responsible for the maintenance of micro testing schedule for scopes and sterilisation systems.
Solid knowledge base of scan care tracking sterilisation system.

What you bring

Previous sterilisation experience desirable
An encouraging and keen attitude to learn
Enthusiasm to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

**Your benefits**:
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you

About Calvary

We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.

**Please note the following**:
Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.

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