CSSD Intrument Technician (Casual)
A great opportunity to join our dynamic sterilization team as a casual member of staff in beautiful Sale Victoria.
As a Grade 2 to 4 CSSD Intrument Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of surgical services across a range of specialties.
Don't miss this opportunity to change where you live and get away from the hectic pace of Melbourne whilst still having access to Galleries, restaurants, waterways and amazing wineries.
About Central Gippsland Health
Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps. Sale and its surrounds, provide access to amazing restaurants, Art Galleries, hiking, camping, cycling and of course our famous wineries.
CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield). Acute services include a full-time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and services and sub-acute services including rehabilitation.
CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students.
About Department
The sterilisation department and CSSD staff assist the perioperative environment to provide extensive services to the community. This includes general surgery, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, and many other specialties. The CSSD department also provides external services to local GP clinics, dental clinics and other clinics in the community.
About the Role
The casual Instrument Technician, is responsible for the collection, cleaning, and decontamination of reusable critical and semi-critical medical equipment used by the operating suite and clinical units. Key duties include loading and unloading ultrasonic instruments, washers, dryers, and sterilizers according to instructions and general duties lists.
The role involves packaging instruments as per manufacturer's instructions and department policies, as well as preparing, checking, and packaging instruments, including loan sets, for sterilization. The technician may also undertake additional tasks as directed by the Perioperative Services Unit Manager.
Duties
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Work within the framework of the National Standards, and within the framework of ACORN and GENCA
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Ensure risk management activities are completed, effective controls are in place and incidents are recorded, investigated and corrective actions implemented as far as is reasonably practical.
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Excellent team work skills with ability to work collaboratively within a busy team with changing priorities and work demands
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Outstanding customer services skills with ability to build close working relationships within the CSSD team, the operating theatres and other key areas
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High level of understanding of OHS, with good manual handling techniques and basic level chemical safety within the sterilising services
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Create a psychologically safe work environment where everyone feels safe to speak up.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
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Candidate will hold a Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services for technicians or equivalent from a registered training organization and have 12 months of experience as an Instrument Technician.
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They should be capable of working independently with minimal supervision and be willing to undergo orientation and training in all areas of the CSSD, including decontamination, packing, wrap, steri peel, steam sterilization, sterile store, and other specialty equipment within the hospital.
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The successful applicant will demonstrate a high level of attention to detail, adaptability, and commitment to maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards.
Benefits
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Salary packaging
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Employee Assistance Program
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Social Club
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Great place to escape the city with access only 2 ½ hours away
Application
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Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application
To obtain a copy of the position description, please reach out to the HR team at 03 5143 8530 or [email protected]
For questions regarding the position, contact Perioperative Services Nurse Unit Manager, Mauricio Yanez at 03 5143 8182 or [email protected]
All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.
At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
