Cssd Careers in 2023

About Cabrini

Cabrini is a Catholic charitable organisation inspired by the spirit and vision of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini and the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This order was founded by Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini who was canonised in 1946 and later proclaimed Universal Patron Saint of Immigrants. We are a community of care, reaching out with compassion, integrity, courage and respect to all we serve. With more than 4300 staff, 1000 accredited medical practitioners and several locations, we offer a range of employment opportunities to start, continue or advance your career.

Instrument Technician - CSSD (Grade 3)

Cabrini Malvern & Cabrini Brighton

Perioperative services

Cabrini Malvern Perioperative Services is a vibrant and dynamic environment with 19 operating theatres including a Hybrid theatre, 3 endoscopy rooms and 2 Cardiac Cath Labs spread across 2 levels in a spacious and modern facility equipped with advanced technology. Providing a full range of surgical specialties, with more than 1800 operations each month, every theatre and Cath Lab is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to provide patient centred care. Our 3 day of surgery admission points and staff focus on every patient having a positive experience with their admission to theatre, while our 3 Post-Anaesthetic Care Units and 2 discharge lounges caters for all specialist post-operative requirements.

The role

The Central Sterilising Supply Department (CSSD) has the latest technology to significantly reducing manual handling. Large assembly and storage areas provide an optimum working environment, where instruments are processed to the highest standard for each procedure.

The Instrument Technicians work across a 24/7 rotating roster in the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD), which is reprocessing reusable medical devices for procedures in the theatres.

Instrument technicians typically rotate through all phases of the reprocessing cycle.

Key responsibilities:
- Using/monitoring of Steam and Sterrad sterilizers- Processing Endoscopy equipment- Loans - processing equipment from an external vendor- Cleaning, setting up, and wrapping instrument trays- Using an electronic tracking system- Carry out all testing for equipment- Surgical set ups & transfer of sterile items to appropriate departments
- This position requires lifting instrument trays up to 7.5kgs._

Cabrini Benefits- Cabrini's Culture is inclusive; we work as a team, and are constantly focusing on professional and career development- $2 per day car parking is guaranteed at any of our hospital sites- Perioperative Services offers flexible working arrangements, including twilight starts and school friendly hours- Cabrini is a private, non-profit hospital which offers $15,900 salary packaging tax free plus $2,650 meal & entertainment card benefits-
- Close to public transport with Myki discount on offer- Cabrini Malvern is opening 2 brand new state of the art theatres in May, offering a further 20 theatre sessions per week

About you

Along with recent proven experience as an Instrument Technician (12 months post certificate) and a commitment to providing a high level of service, you will have the following:
- MUST have Certificate III in Health - Sterilising Practice for Technicians or equivalent- Demonstrated knowledge of sterilization standards.- High level of customer service skills.- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required.- Effective communication, interpersonal and time management skills.- Demonstrated knowledge of OH&S in the workplace.

Please view the full position description

here

Enquiries to: Sally Minchin - Nurse Manager CSSD - 03 9508 1413

Cabrini offers
- Salary Packaging
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Close to public transportation

Cabrini is an equal opportunity employer

Cabrini is committed to providing a safe environment for children

Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Vaccination requirements

Cabrini is a healthcare provider that is captured by the COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination requirements released by the Victorian government. It is a condition of employment that all staff receive the required vaccines, unless they have a relevant medical exemption. Vaccination evidence or evidence of a medical contraindication must be provided prior to commencement.

Police Check

As per Cabrini policy, a mandatory copy of a current (under 12 months) police record check must be provided prior to the commencement date.