CSSD (THEATRE)

at  Central Gippsland Health Service

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Gippsland
Job type: Part time
Organisation: Central Gippsland Health Service
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health

Reference: 13940

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Pro-active & supportive leadership
• Fixed term until January 2025

The Perioperative Unit, situated at the Sale Campus, consists of two Operating Rooms, one Endoscopy room, a Day Procedure Unit, and the Central Sterilising Supply Department. It hosts a range of surgical procedures including General Surgery and various specialties like Orthopaedics, Urology, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Gynaecology, and Obstetrics, all conducted at CGHS.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Clean, sterilise, inspect and package surgical instruments
• Provide timely sterile products, trays and equipment where applicable
• Ensure all sterilising standards and infection control measures are adhered to
• Support the perioperative manager and other team members in managing resources
• Manage documentation
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and excellence across all areas of the hospital
• You will ensure consistency and maintaining the highest of operational standards of the sterilisation department

To succeed in the role, you will need a minimum Certificate III or IV in Sterilising Services

• Prior experience working in a sterilising unit, minimum one year
• Knowledge of AS 5369:2023 (previously AS4187) standards and infection control guidelines is essential
• Proven experience in ophthalmology, dental, plastics, orthopaedics and general surgery instrumentation
• Knowledge of sterilisation procedures and practices
• Demonstrated passion for patients and healthcar