CSSD Technician

Darwin Private Hospital

CSSD Instrument Technicians

Fulltime, Part-time and Casuals positions available

·         Friendly & collaborative team environment

·         Our values – We Care, We Do, We Strive, and We’re a Team

Do you want to become part of our Perioperative Service Department team?

As a member of our team you will play an important role, in providing high quality service to theatres and other clinical areas.

As the CSSD Instrument Technician your 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

Darwin Private Hospital is the only provider of private hospital services in the Northern Territory. As part of the Healthscope Group of Hospitals, it is a licenced 122 bed hospital providing a broad range of multiday and day surgery including, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Plastic and Reconstructive, Urology, Gastroenterology and ENT and Cardiac Catheter Laboratory. Our world-class private hospital attracts patients from across the greater Northern Territory, Western Australia, remote aboriginal communities and even offshore. We are co-located with Royal Darwin Hospital and partner in delivering specialised care to patients from across the top end of Australia.

Desirable Criteria:       

• Certification in Sterilisation Services or ability to obtain
• Demonstrated knowledge of instrumentation
• Sound knowledge of AS/NZ 4187 2014
• 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 An interest in promoting best practice patient care
• A focus on professional development

Applications close:  24th April 2024

For further enquiries: Ben Allen - CSSD Manager, ben.allen@healthscope.com.au

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application process. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details for 2 professional referees.