Sterilisation Technician

About the role:

You will assist in the provision of sterile supply of instruments and equipment to Theatre, Wards, Allied Health Departments and external agencies. As an enthusiastic member of our Central Sterile Services Department team, you will be essential in providing high-quality service to theatres, the Day Procedure Centre, and other clinical areas.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Cleaning of instrument with visible blood/body matter post procedure in the wash up areas of the operating theatre.
• Ensuring the sterile stock room equipment is rotated
• Cleaning of wash up areas
• Unpacking and packing of stores
• Assisting with ordering stores
• Collection, decontamination, disinfection, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilisation, and delivery of all Reusable Medical Devices
• Compliance with current AS/NZ standard 4187 and GENCA Infection Control Guidelines
• Operate associated equipment safely to ensure the quality of reprocessed RMDs
• Providing quality processed RMDs on time  
• Compliance with hospital and CSSD policies and work instructions to provide a sustained high level of service
• Working safely and harmoniously with the rest of the hospital team

 
Where you’ll be working:

The Armidale Rural Referral Hospital Operating Theatres provide critical care services for the population of Armidale and surrounds, as well as being the referral centre for smaller centres within the tablelands cluster. We encourage collaboration, openness and respect in the workplace to empower our people to use their knowledge, skills and experience to meet the principles of Excellence. Every patient, Every Time. 

A great lifestyle awaits you, with no regular weekend or public holiday work (excluding on-call), providing many opportunities to experience our amazing district and all it has to offer.

About you:

We are looking for someone with:

• The ability to work independently 
• Previous experience in a hospital environment 
• Demonstrated knowledge of infection control requirements including standard AS/NZ 4187
• The ability to work efficiently as part of a high performing team
• High attention to detail 
• Demonstrated knowledge of waste management principles
• The ability to work autonomously, as well as being a team player  

Requirements:

• Currently undertaking Certificate III in Sterilisation or willingness to obtain within 12 months

Additional Information:
 

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

 
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For role related queries or questions contact Joanne Grieve on Joanne.Grieve@health.nsw.gov.au