CSSD Instrument Technician

Instrument Technician (CSSD) - Grade 3 (TSB)

Multiple Permanent Full time/Part Time & Casual Positions

Cabrini Malvern & Brighton sites

Cabrini Benefits

• A private, non-profit hospital which offers $15,900 salary packaging tax free plus $2,650 meal & entertainment card benefits.
• Our culture is inclusive; we work as a team and are constantly focusing on professional and career development.
• $3 per day car parking available at each of our hospital sites (subject to availability)
• Additional Employee Leave Benefits
• Close to public transport with Myki discount on offer
• Working with the latest modern technology and established surgeons
• Exciting Theatre and CSSD expansion in Malvern's Perioperative services

Cabrini Perioperative Services

At Cabrini, you'll be joining a perioperative team that's not only growing in number but also leading the way in innovation, capability and impact.

Cabrini is committed to delivering outstanding, patient-centred care in a collaborative environment where your voice is valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and your work makes a real difference.

The role and our CSSD Teams

At Cabrini Hospital our Central Sterilising Supply Departments (CSSD) works with cutting edge sterilisation technology in a fast-paced hospital environment.

We have Central Sterilising Supply Departments located at both Malvern and Brighton Campus, and together they service 24 Operating Theatres, four endoscopy rooms and two Cardiac Catheter Labs.

Our departments have large assembly and storage areas providing an optimum working environment, where instruments are processed to the highest standard for each procedure.

The Instrument Technicians can work across a 24/7 rotating roster reprocessing reusable medical devices for surgical procedures and typically rotate through all phases of the reprocessing cycle.

Key responsibilities:

• Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package/wrap, and sterilize surgical instruments with precision
• Collaborate with theatre teams, nurses, and surgeons
• Use and monitoring of Steam and Sterrad sterilizers
• Use of an electronical tracking system to maintain sterilizing records to meet strict infection control standards
• Processing equipment both owned and from an external vendor through our Loans department
• Carry out all testing for equipment
• Reprocessing of endoscopy equipment
• Complete surgical set ups in preparation for surgery & the transfer of sterile items to appropriate departments

This position requires lifting instrument trays up to 7.5kgs.

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 with sharp attention to detail
• High level of customer service skills with a passion for patient safety and healthcare excellence
• 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.

Join the team behind the scenes that makes surgical success possible. If you take pride in being part of a high-performing team where your work truly matters - we want you

Enquiries to: CSSD Manager Sally Minchin at for Malvern enquiries and CSSD Manager Regina Rothsay at for Brighton enquiries.

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.

Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.

As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne's southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.