Instrument Technician

Your role at St John of God Bendigo Hospital

You will work in conjunction with theatre staff, you will be responsible for decontamination, inspection, packaging, and sterilisation of surgical instrumentation within the CSSD department.

We are seeking an experienced Grade 3 Instrument Technician to join our dynamic Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) team.

In this role, you will be responsible for the cleaning, assembly, distribution of surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring compliance with infection control standards. Previous experience in a hospital CSSD setting and relevant qualifications are essential.

The Position- Maintain cleaning tools and equipment in good condition.- Restock cleaning and sterilisation supplies and report of low stock.- Undertake cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of all reusable medical devices within Main Theatre and Day Surgery units.- Participation in ongoing training and development to enhance your understanding of instrument cleaning, handling, disinfection and sterilization processes.- Practice good housekeeping to maintain a clean and tidy work area.- Maintain efficient, standards based practice to provide quality medical devices for clinical use.- Perform daily and weekly tests and cleaning as required.- Keep accurate and thorough documentation.- Organize repair servicing via MexOps, tagging out as required.- Communicate effectively with all customers and patients using the appropriate channels, utilising appropriate formal and informal channels of communication.

You will hold a Certificate III in Health - Sterilising Practice for Technicians and have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Instrument Technician. You will demonstrate initiative, reliability, and the ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.

To succeed in this role, you will have a sound understanding of infection control principles and practices. You will be required to take charge responsibility during evening shifts and must be available to work across all shifts within our current operating hours (07:00 to 22:30).

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you- Salary: $68,357 per annum, plus 12% superannuation- Permanent full-time position available- Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
- Novated leasing- work related expenses- self-education and- additional superannuation- A welcoming & supportive culture- Flexible work options- Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance- Option to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave- Dynamic role in multidisciplinary team

For enquiries about this position, applicants should contact Kama Taylor, CSSD Manager on 03-5434 3261
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