Endoscopy Scope Processing Technician

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• East Melbourne location
• Monday - Friday, no nights or weekends

About the Role
The primary role and responsibility of the Instrument/ Endoscopy Scope Processing Technician is to ensure the effective and efficient processing of reusable medical devices, in accordance with AS/NZS 4187 and within the policy and guidelines of the Sterile Processing Centre and State and National Standards. You will work independently in Endoscopy suite as an advanced technician to provide the full range of reprocessing services, including, but not limited to;

• Decontamination
• Assembly and packaging
• Sterilization and High Level disinfection
• Sterile storage

Classification for this position will be IN4 ($68,486.60 per annum, pro rata)

Your Contribution

• Recent experience as Instrument Technician
• Holds a Certificate 3 (minimum) in Sterilization Services or equivalent qualification awarded by a registered training organisation, recognised by the Employer as such
• Demonstrated understanding of reprocessing of RMD procedures and processes
• Demonstrated ability to read, understand and interpret complex reprocessing of RMD procedures/guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to articulate policies and procedures, and communicate with all hospital personnel and external customers/suppliers to attain provision of service
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of autonomy

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
• With the CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About Rapid Access Hub (RAH)
In partnership with the Victoria Government, SVHM is operating St Vincent's Hospital on the Park (SVHP) to support the state-wide Rapid Access hub. The East Melbourne site, located at 11 Cathedral Place, previously was home to the Peter McCallum Cancer Centre and Royal Eye and Ear Hospital. As a nominated state-wide Rapid Access Hub SVHP will accommodate the running of four procedural rooms and a Recovery Room on Level one and a Day of Surgery centre on Level 5. This is a wonderful opportunity to be involved in day of surgery management with focused specialities including Plastics, Orthopaedics, General, Urology, Endoscopy and more.

Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.