Sterilising Technician - Sydney, Australia - Northern Beaches Hospital

Northern Beaches Hospital

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Sydney, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

We are seeking a Sterilisation Technician to join Northern Beaches Hospital. Full time positions available.

You will make an impact by undertaking general and specialised duties in disinfection and sterilisation of instruments from the Interventional Suite, other specialised clinics and wards across the hospital.

As the Sterilisation Services Instrument Technician your responsibilities will include:

Thermal disinfection, functionality checks/inspection, packaging and sterilisation of all instrumentation for the theatres and other clinical areas
Comply with AS/NZ standards, Infection Control policy, GENCA guidelines and other statutory requirements
Operate, monitor, interpret and document all equipment reprocessing requirements
Report and document all quality activities
Ensure prioritisation of instrumentation and processes
Maintain the SSD area and equipment in accordance with Standards
Actively participate in the quality improvement initiatives and risk management activities
Assist with management of general stock.

Northern Beaches Hospital is a fully licensed private hospital, providing care to public and private patients from an outstanding facility with a large range of quality services provided by exceptional nurses, doctors and staff.

The SSD contains state of the art equipment and provides a contemporary sterile processing service for surgical equipment.

The SSD operational hours are from 7.00am to 9.00pm Monday to Fridays and 9.00 to 5.00 PM Week-ends and public holidays, however; the services may increase to 24/7 as demand increases.

You will bring to our high-performing team:

Experience in Sterilisation processing within a Healthcare environment
Sterilisation Service Certificate III
Knowledge and understanding of ASNZS4187:201
Knowledge and experience in the use of electronic tracking system
Track record of prioritising workload demands
Ability to work cooperatively in a team as well as independently
Demonstrated knowledge of manual handling principles and techniques and ability to perform manual handling activities
Committed to the delivery of customer service in a health care setting
Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
Flexibility in rostering.

Benefits on offer:

Discounted onsite parking
Discounted gym memberships
Employee Assistance Programs
Salary Packaging
Bulk Billing services for employees and immediate family members.

Further Information:
Please contact Wilson Biason, Manager Sterilising Services Department,

Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority.

Applicants will be required to provide a current (12 months or less) National Police check and a NSW Working with Children's Check, prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases prior to commencement.