CSSD Educator

· Friendly & collaborative team environment

· Newly completed state of the art CSSD Unit

· Certificate III in Sterilisation Services required

Are you a dynamic, highly motivated, energetic and self-directed CSSD Technician looking to progress in your career? Darwin Private Hospital currently has a vacancy for an experienced CSSD Technician/Educator to join their established team.

As the CSSD Educator your responsibilities will include:

• Plan and develop education and training for CSSD personnel, including competencies and mandatory training
• Assist Instrument Tracking System Projects
• Assist CSSD Manager to effectively manage the service to maximise clinical outcomes for patients
• Ensure compliance with AS 4187:2014, policies & procedures and legislation
• Ensure the highest standards of service provision and patient care are achieved through effective leadership, strategic direction and operational efficiency
• Lead Quality and Process improvement projects
• Flexible to work shift work as required

Darwin Private Hospital is the only provider of private hospital services in the Northern Territory. As part of the Healthscope Group of Hospitals, it is a licenced 122 bed hospital providing a broad range of multiday and day surgery including, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Plastic and Reconstructive, Urology, Gastroenterology and ENT and Cardiac Catheter Laboratory. Our world-class private hospital attracts patients from across the greater Northern Territory, Western Australia, remote aboriginal communities and even offshore. We are co-located with Royal Darwin Hospital and partner in delivering specialised care to patients from across the top end of Australia.

Desirable Criteria:

• Certificate III or IV in Sterilisation
• 5 years' experience working in a CSSD role within a hospital
• Sound knowledge of AS/NZ 4187 2014
• Demonstrated knowledge of instrumentation
• Experience with tracking systems
• Endoscopy reprocessing experience or willingness to learn
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• Intermediate computer literacy skills - including MS office and various data bases
• An interest in promoting best practice patient care
• A focus on professional development
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Previous Education experience

Applications close: 24th April 2024

For further enquiries: Ben Allen - CSSD Manager, *********@healthscope.com.au

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application process. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details for 2 professional referees