Technician - Healthscope

.·      Rare part-time CSSD Loans Coordinator role available

·       Deliver outstanding customer service as part of our supportive person centred team

·       Certificate III in Sterilisation required

About the role

Are you an experienced CSSD Technician who is self-motivated and enthusiastic?

We are currently seeking an experienced CSSD Technician to join our dynamic perioperative team on a Part-time basis as a Loans Coordinator, working 4 days per week / 64 hours per fortnight.

Key responsibilities will include:

·       Thermal disinfection inspection, packaging and sterilising of all instrumentation for theatre and other clinical areas

·       Comply with AS/NZ standards 4187 2014, GENCA

·       Operate interpret and document all machinery operational requirements

·       Report and document all quality activities

·       Ensure priority of instrumentation and processes

About Us

Nepean Private Hospital is located in the multi-cultural Western Sydney City of Penrith.  The hospital is a modern 109 bed facility providing a wide range of health services to the local community since 2000 including: orthopaedics, spinal, gynaecology, ENT, plastics, urology and general surgery, endoscopy, cardiology, cardiac angiography and obstetrics. Nepean Private Hospital has eight operating Theatres, one hybrid/cardiac catheterisation theatre and an endoscopy suite, supported by a critical care unit which includes intensive care.

It is an exciting time for Nepean Private Hospital. We are investing in our future with an exciting $38M redevelopment which will see our Hospital grow to meet the needs of our growing community with 4 new operating theatres, purpose built pre-admission area, new sterilising department, new foyer and retail space, new consulting suites, refurbished main entry and a new car park.  And we have just purchased a new $3.5Million Da Vinci Robot to expand our complex surgery program. Nepean Private Hospital has established an excellent reputation in the community for its high commitment to customer service, staff satisfaction and quality improvement.

Essential Criteria:

·       3 years’ experience as CSSD technician (desirable)

·       Prior experience with checking in and out of loan equipment

·       Sound knowledge of AS/NZ 4187 2014

·       Demonstrated knowledge of instrumentation

·       Experience with tracking systems

·       Endoscopy reprocessing experience or willingness to learn

·       Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills

·       Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail

·       Intermediate computer literacy skills - including MS office and various data bases and interest in promoting best practice patient care

·       A focus on professional development

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for. 

•          Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
•          Discounted health insurance
•          Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 27th July 2024

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to recruitment@healthscope.com.au  

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.