Instrument Technician

Geelong - Australia

Hourly Salary: $ 39 - 44

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Your role at St John of God Geelong Hospital

We are recruiting qualified and unqualified Instrument Technicians for casual positions.

The Instrument Technician is responsible for performing duties associated with processing autoclaving and distributing sterile supplies to all internal and external customers.

The Position

Maintains levels of sterile supplies throughout the hospital ensuring sterile supplies meet all published standards (with particular reference to AS 4187).
Collects cleans processes autoclaves and distributes all internal and external linen instruments and special requirements as requested in accordance with industry standards.
Performs housekeeping duties within CSSD as per department procedures and protocols.
Ensures all surgical instruments are maintained in excellent condition and problems or breakages are attended to immediately.
Contributes to and is involved in Quality Activities at both unit and hospital levels and complete two Quality Activities annually.
Contributes to and is involved with problem solving and change within CSSD.
Customer focus including identifying and meeting customer needs collation evaluation & documentation of data and invoicing of all external orders is always a priority.
Liaise with the CSSD supervisor on all issues and concerns pertaining to quality so that these may be referred to the Quality Co-Coordinator.
Maintain excellent standard of care with internal and external customers.
Regularly assist in the update of the policy / procedure manual.

A Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services and CSSD and endoscopy experience is desirable but we are willing to offer full training if no previous experience for the right candidates. We will consider unskilled applicants who can then work towards certification with us.

To succeed you will be able to prioritise and perform well under pressure and possess analytical and teamwork skills with a strong customer focus.

Above all patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values

We can offer you

Salary $39.68 to $44.82 per hour dependent on experience (includes casual loading) plus 12% superannuation

Casual positions available
As a casual employee you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period
Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Innovative Professional Development opportunities
Access to a range of Lifestyle Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

For enquiries contact Vanessa Hunter CSSD Manager on (03)

At St John of God Health Care we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure welcoming and accessible and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.

Required Experience:

Your role at St John of God Geelong HospitalWe are recruiting qualified and unqualified Instrument Technicians for casual positions.The Instrument Technician is responsible for performing duties associated with processing autoclaving and distributing sterile supplies to all internal and external cus...