Instrument Technician

**Employment Type**:

- Permanent Part Time

**Hours per fortnight** - 64

**Job Category**:

- Other Professionals - Sterilisation Unit

**Req Id -** 4867
- Unlock your potential with professional development opportunities in a supportive environment
- Become a vital member of a dynamic team
- Extend your career, gain invaluable experience
- Permanent Part Time (64 hours per fortnight)

**About Barwon Health**
- Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

**About the facility**
- Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.
- The Central Sterilising Unit (CSU) is located within Barwon Health University Hospital Geelong and provides reprocessing to Operating Services, Birth Suites, Intensive Care Unit, Emergency as well as a number of other departments within Barwon Health. We operate 7 days a week, for 18 hours a day. The Satellite Reprocessing Unit (SRU) is a newly built department and is located within Barwon Health Youang Surgery Center, reprocessing for Operating Services, Outpatients, External Services as well as many other areas of the organisation and beyond. Both departments have shared staff creating an experienced workforce that has the ability to alter work flows within both departments as needs dictate, ensuring that standards, policy and procedure are met at all times.

**About the role**
- Barwon Health is looking for experienced Grade 5 Instrument Technicians for positions within the Central Sterilising Unit and Satellite Reprocessing Unit, joining our dynamic and diverse workforce.

**About You**
- We require you to be a motiviated individual that has procedure and process in mind in order to achieve best patient/customer outcomes while working within a group of like minded individuals.
- We are looking for someone who has the following:
- Minimum 4 years experience in CSSD-
- Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services (or equivelant)-
- High level of understanding of the AS:5369 standards and digital tracking systems-
- Competency and comfort with utilising Microsoft Office-
- Ability to adapt to a frequently changing workplace in order to shift priorites to best suit patient outcomes-
- Ability to work across a variety of shifts and weekends-
- Ability to manage a dynamic workfloor to ensure the right RMDs are reprocessed at the right time, for the right customer in the right way-
- Ability to foster a supported and honest environment in the workplace, being mindful of the team and environment they are managing**About the culture**
- You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development.

**Barwon Health staff benefits**
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

**About Geelong**:

- Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.
- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes

**Diversity and Inclusion**
- We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
- Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and i