Sterilisation Technician

Lake Macquarie Private Hospital is seeking motivated and detail-oriented **Sterilisation Technicians** and **Sterilisation Technician - Transporters** to join our high-performing Central Sterilisation Services Department (CSSD) team. These roles support critical hospital operations and offer the opportunity to grow within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Reporting to the **Regional CSSD Manager** and supported by **CSSD Supervisors**, you will be trained in the reprocessing of reusable medical devices (RMDs). You will be part of a friendly team and have the opportunity to work with the latest machinery in our brand-new state of the art CSSD Hub and Spoke Model.

**Sterilisation Technician - Transporter**

This role combines sterilisation responsibilities with the transport and coordination of sterile RMDs across the hospital and other sites.

**Key Skills**:

- Road transport knowledge (e.g. traffic laws, safe vehicle operation)
- Manual handling and safety awareness
- Operate a vehicle mounted mechanical tailgate lifter
- Time and workload prioritisation
- Effective communication and teamwork
- Cleaning and maintaining work areas
- Sterilisation processes and equipment handling

**Sterilisation Technician**

Focused on end-to-end sterilisation procedures within the Central Sterilisation Services Department.

**Key Skills**:

- Understanding and experience in sterilisation reprocessing methods and equipment use
- Safety and hazard awareness
- Troubleshooting and adaptability
- Excellent time management and workload organisation
- Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment and also independently when required
- Commitment to continuous improvement

**Essential Criteria (for all applicants)**
- **Certificate III in Sterilisation Services** (or willingness to complete)
- Availability to work a **rotating AM/PM roster**, including **night shifts**

**Desirable Criteria (for all applicants)**
- Previous CSSD experience
- Experience in operating a mechanical tailgate lifter

**Remuneration**

**Why Choose Us?**

Lake Macquarie Private Hospital is part of **Ramsay Health Care**, a global leader in private healthcare with over 72 locations across Australia. We are committed to the **Ramsay Way**: _People Caring for People_. Join a team where your contribution is valued, and your development is supported.

**What’s in it for you?**
- **Professional Advancement**: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
- **Discounts**: Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
- **Health and Wellbeing**: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support.
- **Leisure/Social/Financial**: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
- **_Please note_**_ casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits._

**Requirements**:

- _Must provide a _**National Police** check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a **Working-With-Children** check and **proof of immunisation** against infectious diseases.

**To Apply