Sterilising Department Technician

6 days ago


Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Port Arthur Full time

Department of Health, Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth, Launceston General Hospital (LGH) Location: LGH Charles Street, Launceston Region: North Application deadline: Sunday 14 September, :55 PM AEST Overview We are seeking Sterilising Department Technicians to work in the Operating Room Suite at the Launceston General Hospital.
Technicians are responsible for the identification of, handling, decontamination, packaging, sterilisation and dispatch of Reusable Medical Devices (RMDs) distributed to the Operating Room Suite (ORS), internal wards and departments, and external customers.
Responsibilities Identify, handle, decontaminate, package, sterilise and dispatch Reusable Medical Devices (RMDs).
Distribute processed RMDs to the ORS, internal wards/departments, and external customers.
Review the Statement of Duties and address selection criteria as required by the vacancy notice.
Follow infection control principles applicable to the sterilisation department processes and procedures as guided by AS5369:2023 Standard.
Adhere to department policies and procedures and participate in multidisciplinary team activities.
Qualifications and experience Knowledge of, and experience in, sterilising technology and/or qualifications in, or willingness to undertake, a Sterilising Technology course.
Ability to obtain thorough knowledge of instruments/equipment processed in the sterilising department and to initiate appropriate action following decontamination and sterilisation protocols.
Knowledge of infection control principles applicable to sterilisation department processes and procedures.
Desirable criteria Holds or willingness to work towards the relevant qualification.
Appointment details Multiple permanent full-time and part-time, shift-work (set rotational) positions, up to 76 hours per fortnight.
Commencing as soon as you would like to join our team.
Hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary: $67,193 to $72,126 per annum (Pro rata).
Employer 12% superannuation contribution applies.
Salary range is in accordance with the Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.
Benefits Salary packaging options including living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meal entertainment per FBT year (where eligible).
Professional development and ongoing education.
Fitness Passport - access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for subsidised rates.
We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ communities, and people living with disabilities.
Application process Apply online by answering required questions and submitting your application and any documents as specified in the vacancy notice.
The application should address the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties where required.
Note: Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.
Additional information is available in the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide.
For more information, contact the listed contact person in the vacancy notice.
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of duties, program and selection process.



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