Endoscopy Service Assistant

Full time position, Permanent Part-Time and Casual

Seeking an organized, meticulous, and compassionate support professional with expertise in endoscopy reprocessing and sterilisation.

Join our team, and our mission.

We are revolutionising Health care in our new state-of-the-art Facilities by empowering recovery through a holistic and community integrated Health Care model.

About Aegis Health

Aegis Health has a guiding philosophy and deep commitment to quality health care based on compassion and respect.  Aegis Health has evolved from the Aegis Group's extensive experience in care provision, to develop innovative health care services.  At Murdoch Square, these integrated health services comprise surgical services, mental health and primary care services.  The surgical services are located across three floors in the Aegis Health Private Hospital.  To learn more about Aegis Health, visit our website:  

Aegis Health offers a competitive rate of pay and a supportive workplace, with education and training.

About the Role

This role is diverse and essential to patient care, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Enrolled Nurse (EN).

Position Objectives

Equipment Reprocessing and Sterile Supplies

• Perform manual and machine cleaning of instruments, endoscopes, and trays in line with strict infection control standards.
• Conduct reprocessing of reusable devices as per GENCA and AS/NZS 5369 standards.
• Assemble, pack, and sterilise instruments, ensuring priority items are returned to the unit promptly.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels of sterile consumables, rotating stock to manage use-by dates, and reporting low levels to the Nurse Unit Manager.

Patient Care & Logistics Support

• Transport patients safely on trolleys and beds to and from procedure rooms.
• Assist with patient positioning and transferring under the supervision of RN/EN staff, strictly adhering to manual handling safety practices.
• Maintain the dignity, privacy, and comfort of patients at all times.
• Advocate for patients and families, collaborating with the healthcare team to achieve positive health outcomes.

Environmental Maintenance

• Maintain a clean and safe environment within the unit, strictly following infection prevention and control guidelines.
• Undertake routine cleaning of equipment, trolleys, and clinical areas.
• Handle and store food items in accordance with relevant food hygiene regulations.

About You

You will need to hold the following accreditation, skills and working rights:

• Formal qualification or extensive experience in endoscopy reprocessing or sterilisation services, with strong knowledge of OH&S, manual handling, and hazard management.
• Demonstrated understanding of infection control principles and reprocessing guidelines.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, quality assurance, and availability to work across morning and afternoon shifts, Monday to Friday.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to high-quality customer service.
• Ability to take initiative, work self-motivated, and effectively as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Effective time management with the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in problem-solving, analytical abilities, and effective communication (written and verbal).

Desirable Attributes

• Experience in the reprocessing of reusable medical devices.
• Formal qualification in a health-related field or extensive experience in endoscopy processing or sterilisation services.

Pre-employment Validations

· Verification of eligibility to work in Australia.

· Identification check validation.

· Police check clearance.

· Working with Children (WWC) check.

If you embody these qualities and are excited about the opportunity to be part of the innovative Health Care Team at Aegis Health, we would love to hear from you.