CSSD Technician

About the Role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is seeking an experienced CSSD Technician to join our North Queensland team. The successful applicant will be offered permanent part-time employment with flexibility in contracting hours.

In this role, you will provide an efficient and effective preparation and sterilisation service by utilising a high standard of skills and procedures in accordance with industry and hospital guidelines. You will also assist the perioperative clinical team in delivering clinical care under the direction and supervision of the Registered and Enrolled Nurses when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply appropriate cleaning methods, disinfecting agents, and procedures on surgical instrumentation.
• Process equipment for transfer to an external sterilising unit where necessary.
• Maintain a sound knowledge of surgical instruments and packaging techniques.
• Conduct all sterilisation procedures following accepted sterilisation methods and principles.
• Process endoscopic equipment for multi-use purposes.
• Store sterilised items appropriately to maintain sterility and maximise access and efficiency.
• Perform functions within the scope of practice according to accepted clinical principles, standards, and regulations.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following criteria:

• A demonstrated understanding of infection control principles.
• Basic computer skills.
• A background working in a clinical or healthcare environment.
• Practical interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• Exposure to sterilisation services in a healthcare environment.
• Certificate III in Sterilisation Services or the ability to provide evidence of working towards attainment within the first six months.
• Previous experience in a CSSD role with the ability to work in all areas with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.

Why Join Us?

Mater is Queensland's largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals. We are a leader in healthcare, education, and research, and we employ exceptional people.

Benefits

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay.
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging.
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams.
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for dining, retail, travel, and accommodation.
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport.
• Access to on-site, discounted parking.