Instrument Technician CSSD

We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced Sterilising Technicians (CSSD) to join our team at Epworth Eastern on a casual basis.  You will contribute to Infection prevention and control and overall patient safety by provision of quality reusable medical devices through sterilisation and disinfection processes. You will support the theatre team by collection cleaning decontamination inspection testing packaging sterilisation storage and distribution of reusable medical devices and equipment. You will be a proactive member of a self-directed and cohesive CSSD team and report into CSSD management.

About Epworth Eastern

Located in Box Hill Epworth Eastern is a state-of-the-art facility and has 15 theatres and expansion of ICU to 12 beds. Epworth Eastern maintains a broad clinical focus from cardiac vascular orthopaedic and general surgery to oncology urology and endoscopy services. Our redeveloped site delivers a positive meaningful and sustainable impact on the health and well-being of our community delivering much needed health care services and facilities in Melbournes east.

You will make an impact by:

• Contributing to efficient work flow through the department regularly and utilise available resources effectively
• Promoting and participating in all the required standards quality activities policies and procedures

Qualifications :

To be successful in this role:
You are an effective communicator who understands the importance of good listening skills. You believe in patient-centred care and this come through in your professional and positive approach to your work. Your ability to plan organise and prioritise your work sees you deliver on multiple requests at any given time.

You will have:

• Minimum Sterilisation Services Certificate III or equivalent.
• Proven experience in CSSD.
• Competence across all areas within CSSD including scopes and surgical loans instrument reprocessing.
• Demonstrated knowledge in application of infection prevention and control practices as it relates to sterilising services.
• High level of understanding and ability to apply workplace OHS requirements in sterilising services.

Position Description Inherent Requirements

Additional Information :

Why Join Epworth

At Epworth its a community.

Its the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient addition to this you will have access to:

• Epworths enhanced Not for Profit status provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15900 pre-tax annually plus $2650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
• Discounted private health insurance
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples people with disability mature-age and young job seekers members of the LGBTIQA community and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable inclusive and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference

To apply click the Im Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information refer to the attached position description or contact Medical Workforce  -

Please note early applications are encouraged with advertising to continue until the role is filled.

Apply have over 8000 perspectives at Epworth and were ready to welcome yours!

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare subject to reasonable exemptions that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all across race ability ethnicity gender age sexuality cultures and beliefs that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth we care.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Casual