Team Coordinator – Endoscope Reprocessing

• Based at Christchurch Hospital
• 1.0 FTE permanent position (40 hours per week)
• Monday to Friday with start times between 7:30am and 9:30am

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit is a dynamicpatient-focused service providing a wide range of diagnostic and interventionalendoscopy procedures. As the Team Coordinator for endoscope reprocessing youwill work 8-hour shifts Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:30am-6:00pm.

In this role you will work within a highly skilledmultidisciplinary team leading and coordinating endoscope reprocessing resourcesto meet the needs of both internal and external stakeholders.

This is a fast-paced clinical environment where flexibilitystrong clinical judgement and excellent teamwork are essential.

About the Service

The Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit undertakes more than14000 diagnostic and interventional procedures annually and providesspecialised gastrointestinal and respiratory services to the Canterburypopulation. The service also acts as a secondary and tertiary referral centrefor the South Island.

The unit operates from a purpose-built facility atChristchurch Hospital featuring eight procedure rooms two recovery areas andtwo reprocessing areas across two floors. The service also provides specialist endoscopy equipment toother areas of the hospital campus including Waipapa Parkside OperatingTheatres Interventional Radiology and ICU.

In addition to clinical excellence the service has a strongresearch programme recognised internationally and an active undergraduate andpostgraduate teaching programme.

About You

As a Team Coordinator in this service you will bring strongsterile sciences knowledge and experience and the ability to effectivelycoordinate people and resources.

You will also have:

• Current NZSSA Registration which maintained every 2 years
• At least 5 years experience working in a sterile sciences or endoscope reprocessing environment.
• Knowledge of AS/NZS 5369:2021 Reprocessing of reusable medical devices and other devices in health and non-health related facilities.
• Level 5 Sterilising Technology Course Certificate
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori Pacific disabled and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Wednesday 23rd September. If you have any questions about the role please contact Courtney Bellat