Sterilising Technician - Casual at Healthscope

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sterilisation Processing, Thermal Disinfection, Functionality Checks, Packaging, Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Stock Management, Customer Service, Organisational Skills, Attention to Detail, Manual Handling, Teamwork, Independent Work, Electronic Tracking Systems, AS 5369:2023 Knowledge, Infection Control

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are seeking a casual Sterilisation Technician to join Northern Beaches Hospital. You will make an impact by undertaking general and specialised duties in disinfection and sterilisation of instruments from the Interventional Suite, other specialised clinics and wards across the hospital. As the Sterilisation Services Instrument Technician your responsibilities will include: Thermal disinfection, functionality checks/inspection, packaging and sterilisation of all instrumentation for the theatres and other clinical areas Comply with AS 5369:2023 standards, Infection Control policy, GENCA guidelines and other statutory requirements Operate, monitor, interpret and document all equipment reprocessing requirements Report and document all quality activities Ensure prioritisation of instrumentation and processes Maintain the SSD area and equipment in accordance with Standards Actively participate in the quality improvement initiatives and risk management activities Assist with management of general stock. Northern Beaches Hospital is a fully licensed private hospital, providing care to public and private patients from an outstanding facility with a large range of quality services provided by exceptional nurses, doctors and staff. The SSD contains state of the art equipment and provides a contemporary sterile processing service for surgical equipment. The SSD operational hours are from 6.30am to 10.30pm Monday to Fridays and 9.00 to 5.00 PM on weekends and public holidays, however; the services may increase to 24/7 as demand increases. You will bring to our high-performing team: Minimum 2 years experience in Sterilisation processing within a Healthcare environment Sterilisation Service Certificate III or working towards completion of the course Knowledge and understanding of AS 5369:2023 Knowledge and experience in the use of electronic tracking system Track record of prioritising workload demands Ability to work cooperatively in a team as well as independently Demonstrated knowledge of manual handling principles and techniques and ability to perform manual handling activities Committed to the delivery of customer service in a health care setting Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail. Flexibility in rostering. Benefits on offer: • Discounted onsite parking for all employees • Discounted gym memberships via Fitness Passport • Employee Assistance Programs • Salary Packaging via novated lease options • Bulk Billing services for employees and immediate family members. Further Information: Please contact Wilson Biason, Manager Sterilising Services Department, 02 9105 5999 Please click the Apply button to lodge an application Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current (12 months or less) National Police check and a NSW Working with Children’s Check, prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases prior to commencement.

Responsibilities

The Sterilisation Technician will perform disinfection and sterilisation of instruments, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and guidelines. Responsibilities also include operating and documenting equipment reprocessing and participating in quality improvement initiatives.