Instrument Technician G3

Location:
Ballarat Central, VIC, AU, 3350

Experienced Instrument Technician

Grampians Health Ballarat

Permanent Part-Time (up to 64 hours per week) and Casual Positions available

Join a dynamic and supportive healthcare team committed to excellence in patient care. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of infection control and sterilisation services. We're seeking skilled CSSD Technicians who thrive in a fast-paced environment and values precision, safety, and teamwork.

As a CSSD technician, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the cleanliness, sterilisation, and availability of surgical instruments and medical equipment. You'll work closely with theatre staff and other departments to maintain seamless operations and uphold strict compliance with infection control protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation of reusable medical devices in accordance with AS 5369:2023

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  Conduct quality assurance checks and maintain accurate documentation- .
  Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely delivery of reusable medical devices (RMDs)- .
  Demonstrate high level communication and interpersonal skills- .
  Demonstrates the ability to be involved with change management processes and be supportive with the implementation as directed by the NUM or delegate
  Demonstrated basic computer skills- .
  Demonstrates a commitment to improving knowledge by being willing to participate in relevant courses and/or education sessions.

Qualifications and Experience:

Certificate III or IV in Sterilisation Services (or equivalent) with greater than twelve (12) months post qualification experience

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  Strong understanding of infection control policies and Australian Sterilisation Standards AS 5369:2023- .
  Excellent attention to detail and time management skills- .
  Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team- .
  Demonstrated flexibility in work locations to include our offsite dental clinic CSSD- .
  Ability to work a rotating roster including morning and afternoon shifts- .
  Regular weekend availability, including morning and afternoon shift- s

Interested?

if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Lisa Gray, Nurse Unit Manager - CSSD on for a confidential discussion.

We are actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.

About Grampians Health

Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture & Benefits

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunitie

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  Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holiday- s
  Access to Fitness Passport membershi- p
  Staff rewards and recognition program- s

Ballarat Region

Diversity and Inclusion

All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.