Instrument Technician Grade 4

Reference Number: [[633]]
Job Title: Instrument Technician
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
Hours per Fortnight: 64
Location: Graham Street
Applications close: 09/04/2024
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About the role:
We are looking for eager individuals that are enthusiastic to learn, available for full or part-time hours with an interest in health care support work to become an Instrument Technician within the Central Sterilising Services Department. As an Instrument Technician you will be responsible for the collection, cleaning, packaging, tracking and sterilisation of re-usable medical equipment that is required to be sterile for patient care within the Theatre complex and other hospital areas. In this role you will work as part of a team and can expect full support and training.This is your opportunity to join an expanding team and be part of an hospital environment providing an essential service to our patients.Certificate in Health - Sterilising Practice for Technicians (or equivalent) not essential as training will be provided.
We require:

• Cert III or IV in Sterilisation Services
• Experience working as an Instrument Technician with 1 or more year experience
• Be able to work in all areas of the CSSD Department with a high degree of autonomy and accountability, without supervision.
• Reprocessing of endoscopes using Automated Flexible Endoscope Reprocessors (AFERs).
• Knowledge of checking in and out Loan Kit equipment.
• Have a good knowledge of the updated Sterilising Standard AS 5369:2024 and GENCA guidelines.

Position Description:
Why work at GV Health?

• Free

to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community * Generous
, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships * Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance

• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.
Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for all roles and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). Further pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, further immunisations. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request.
GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.
Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.