Instrument Technician Grade 1

• Full Time, permanent position available

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging

• Fitzroy location
   

About the role:

The primary role and responsibility of the Instrument Technician is to ensure the effective and efficient processing of all reusable medical devices within the policy and guidelines of the Sterile Processing Centre and State and National Standards.  All Instrument Technicians are members of the multidisciplinary Sterile Processing Centre team. Work in all areas of SPC (including Endoscopy suite) to provide the full range of reprocessing services, including, but not limited to:

• Decontamination

• High Level Disinfection

• Endoscopy

• Checking RMDs and setting of instrument trays

• Packaging (Sterile Barrier System)

• Sterilizing

• Sterile storage

• Ensures resources, equipment and processes checked, tested and maintained

• Accurate and complete documentation as per operational requirements

• Identify, trouble shoot and report variances
   

The classification range for these positions will be IN1 - IN4 ($57, $73,502.00 per annum, pro rata for part time).

Your Contribution

• Demonstrated ability to read, understand and interpret reprocessing procedures/guidelines

• Completion or working towards a Certificate III or IV in Health – Sterilisation Services for Instrument Technicians

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritise tasks to ensure completion of all tasks

• Demonstrated ability to articulate policies and procedures, and communicate with all hospital personnel and external customers/suppliers to attain provision of service

• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
   

What We Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs

• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

• A healthy work/life balance encouraged.

• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay

• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks

• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

• Culture of continuous improvement
   

About The Sterile Processing Centre

The Sterile Processing Centre is responsible for the sterile reprocessing of reusable medical devices (RMDs) in accordance with AS/NZS 4187 / AS 5369 and other local, State and National guidelines/policies.

The Sterile Processing Centre, as part of St Vincent's Perioperative Services provides a critical service enabling and supporting the functioning of St Vincent's operating theatres & endoscopy suite. The department operates 24 hours a day and 52 weeks of the year.

Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Please note only applications with cover letters with be reviewed.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. 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.

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