Sterilisation Technician Grade 2 - Liverpool Hospital - Casual

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Sterilisation Technician
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South Western Sydney Local Health District
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REQ533723 Requisition #

 

Employment Type: Casual, up to 38 Hours Per Week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification:
Sterilisation Technician Grade 2
Remuneration: 
$32.87 - $34.33 per hour

 

Requisition ID: REQ533723
Application Close Date:
01/12/2024
Interview Date Range:
04/12/2024 – 11/12/2024
Contact Details:
Joyce Kenyon | Phone: 87383040 | Email: joyce.kenyon@health.nsw.gov.au

 

About the Opportunity
Liverpool Hospital is recruiting for Sterilisation Technicians to enhance the current Sterilisation Department.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with advanced machinery in a modern environment

The role involves decontamination, cleaning, packaging, and sterilisation of surgical instruments

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including Surgical Registrars, Nursing Managers, Nurses, Sales Representatives, and Ward Orderlies.

There will be no direct patient interaction.

 

What You'll be Doing
The purpose of Grade 2 Sterilisation Technician is to provide a quality customer service by undertaking the operational activities performed by the Sterilising Services Department, for the process of reusable medical devices in accordance with AS/NZS4187:2014. This position requires a sound level of experience with ability to work independently, under general supervision and provides support to Grade 1 Sterilising Technicians.

 

Where You'll Be Working 
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.

The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.

Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

  1. Certificate II or III in Health Service Assistance (Sterilisation Services) or equivalent.
  2. Experience working in a Hospital Sterilising Services Department with sound knowledge and understanding of AS/NZS4187:2014, Infection Prevention and Control and WH&S requirements.
  3. Demonstrated ability to work independently or as an integral team member under the guidance of a Staff Supervisor for the process of complex medical devices including Orthopaedic loan equipment.
  4. Ability to prioritise and communicate workload to achieve quality and timely process outcomes.
  5. Commitment to providing a quality customer service by ensuring a focused approach for best practice and patient outcomes.
  6. Sound communication ability with a high standard of written and verbal skills to ensure effective listening, understanding and following direction.
  7. Basic computer skills for electronic tracking and Health related programs.
  8. Ability to work a rotating roster, including weekends and Public Holidays for the provision of a 7 day service to the Peri-Operative Services Department.



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Additional Information

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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees  receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

 

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

 

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

 

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

 

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