Instrument Tech Grade 3 or 4

Job Description

About Austin Health Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education, and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse, and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. About the Austin Health Sterilizing Services Department The Austin Health Sterilizing Services Department (CSSD) engages in all aspects of decontamination, packaging, sterilizing, and storage of re-usable medical devices. Austin Health Sterilizing Services departments are located on two separate campuses. Austin Campus CSSD provides a service for 11 busy operating rooms, Endoscopy, Hospital wards, which include areas such as ICU, Emergency departments, and outpatient clinics. Repatriation Campus CSSD provides a service for 8 busy operating rooms, Endoscopy, wards as well as providing equipment to hospital wards and their outpatient clinics. About the role An exciting opportunity has become available for a Grade 3 or 4 Instrument Technician to join our team on an ongoing, full-time basis. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong knowledge of cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) in compliance with AS5369-2023 guidelines. You should also have up-to-date expertise in the Electronic Tracking System for Reusable Devices, ensuring all processes are managed efficiently and accurately. About you To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you: Certificate III or IV in Health Sterilization Minimum of 4 years' experience in Sterilizing Services in a hospital setting Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across all Austin Health teams Open and effective communication and engagement Ability to work in a team environment Knowledge and understanding of all Microsoft applications Proven ability to work independently Flexibility with rotating roster and night shifts Working at Austin Health Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program Mentoring and career development opportunities Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking, and end-of-journey facilities for cyclists Work with us! We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+, and people of all ages and cultures. If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and, if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or have questions about this opportunity, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Silvana Afrasiabi, Nurse Unit Manager at Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. Application closing date: Friday 14 February 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr