Job Description:Join an organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater!
ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE:St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) is a facility of St Vincent’s Health Australia under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries. We are a not for profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.The sterilising department at East Melbourne is looking for experienced
Part Time Sterilising Technicians, ideally with loans experience.The department services 11 Operating Theatres, Uro/Gynae Unit and some external customers.The Department covers a variety of specialties including Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Plastics, General surgery, Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Opthalmology & Breast surgery.Responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to);
- Collect, clean and decontaminate equipment used by the Operating Suite and Clinical units on a daily basis.
- Load and unload ultrasonic, instrument washers, dryers and sterilisers according to instructions and general duties list.
- Inspect and reassemble items as required.
- Prepare, check and package instruments and loan sets to be sterilised.
- Prepare operating theatre set-ups for the following days surgeries.
WHY WORK FOR SVPHM:You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.
- Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD
- Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)
- Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good
- A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave
- Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital
ABOUT YOU:As an outstanding
Instrument Technician, your skills will include:
- The successful candidate will have;
- Instrument technician qualification (Certificate III or IV) from an accredited institution
- Preferably have at least 12 months experience working as an sterilising technician
- Must be able to undertake work of a more complex nature within established procedures and guidelines
- Ability to rotate through all areas of the department
- Experience in loans department and theatre set-ups is desirable
ABOUT ST VINCENT'S PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNEOur experienced team of clinical professionals, care givers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services. We work together to ensure patient safety, well-being and recovery. We are a not for profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.APPLY NOW!If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:
We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit or get in contact at .
REQUIREMENTS:Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Melissa Rigos for a confidential discussion on (03) 9928 6020Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist: Review the following documents:Contact Details: Melissa RigosAlternate Contact:Closing Date: 8 May 2024 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit https or get in contact atCode of Conduct:
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