Instrument Technician

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours: 72 / Fortnight
Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital
Application: Please upload Resume and Cover Letter

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.
Where there’s care, there’s You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

Join us at Mercy Hospital, and help us deliver even greater outcomes for our patients, families, communities, and you.

About the opportunity

The Central Sterilising Department (CSD), which opened in August 2018 and is housed on Level 2 of the Catherine McAuley Centre at Werribee Mercy Hospital, offers a contemporary workspace, views of Werribee and the surrounding area, and a welcoming team of instrument technicians who are eager for you to join the team. In addition to supporting the hospital's present needs, which include six operating rooms and two procedure rooms, the department is ideally positioned to handle any future expansion.- Permanent part-time position; based on a 7-day roster, covering AM, PM and Night Shift.- Primarily responsible for the checking in and out of loans instrument, cleaning, disinfecting, packing, sterilizing and storage of all reusable medical instruments, which may also include flexible endoscopes and doing set up for theatre list.- The applicant will also be responsible for the maintenance of the working environment and associated medical equipment; ensuring standard precautions are followed, whilst strictly implementing the recommended guidelines as stated in AS 5369:2023

What you’ll bring
You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional clinical practice and service delivery

To thrive in this role, you will have:
- Certificate IV in Health - Sterilising Practice for Technicians or equivalent is essential-
- Clinical practice and experience in all areas of cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation and processing loan instruments within a hospital CSD is essential- Knowledge & experience in reprocessing flexible endoscopes highly desirable.- Effective and appropriate patterns of communication within a multidisciplinary team; accurate documentation on disinfection and sterilisation of reusable medical instruments.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
- A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check (on request).- Current COVID-19 certificate, proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Why Mercy Health?
We’ve been supporting people for over 100 years. Now, we’re taking all that we have and making it even better. It’s about investing in our people and our cultures to create positive experiences and opportunities for all.
Here are some things you’ll love about working with us:

- 100+ years of caring

We’re a cornerstone of the communities we serve, and as part of Mercy Health, the vital work you do here will always be needed. That means career stability and so much opportunity to build your rewarding future with us.
- A team of 10,000 hearts

A career in healthcare and human services isn’t always easy, and it takes true heart. Here, you’ll join a team of over 10,000 dedicated people who carry on and support each other, whatever comes their way.
- Countless moments and lives

As part of Mercy Health, you’ll be right at the heart of our impact. By improving the health outcomes of parents and babies through outstanding patient care, you’ll know that every moment you spend here truly matters.
- And so much more to come.

We’re on a journey to keep growing our organisation and impact for the next 100 years. We have the leadership, the scale, the heart and the vision for the future. Let’s achieve it together.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:
- Develop and expand your skills, knowledge and impact across the scope of practice.- Advance your career with ongoing professional development opportunities and educational resources in a supportive environment.- Find a better balance with a flexible rostering.- Make the most of your pay with our generous salary packaging options.- Save big with access to a range of retail discounts across financial, healthcare, travel and other services.- Live, work and feel your best with our health and well-being programs including an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport for you and your family. If you have an existing Fitness Passport, you can easily transfer it to Mercy Health.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives