Sterilisation Technician - CSSD

Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.

St John of God Murdoch Hospital is one of the leading private health campuses in Western Australia, and major health care hub in the southern region. Offering 507-beds, services include an emergency department, operating theatres, endoscopy suites, birth suite and maternity ward, medical library and education center. It has an excellent reputation, benefits from being located in the fastest growing area of Perth and is conveniently positioned next door to the State's flagship Fiona Stanely Hospital.

Your role at St John of God Murdoch Hospital

SJG Health Care Murdoch Hospital have two new theatres open! We have permanent part-time and casual positions available for experienced Sterilisation Technicians to join our multidisciplinary team.

As a Sterilisation Technician you will effectively process and supply all instruments and items supplied by CSSD, and other relevant activities in the CSSD Department.

With a strong focus on professional development, we believe in providing opportunities to grow and develop our caregivers who are looking to advance their career pathway and reach their full potential. If you are passionate about delivering a high standard of patient centred care and want to advance your career, we would love to hear from you.

The Position

Daily supervision of CSSD staff in liaison with Supervisor ensuring required tasks and relevant standards are met.

Prepares for, and deals with equipment received as per policy statements for appropriate decontamination processes.

Prepares for, and carries out assembly, packaging and sterilizing processes within the department and related areas as per policy statements.

Monitors processing activities as per policy statement.

Performs sterilization duties as required.

Ensure efficient use and maintenance of equipment and material resources in department and related areas.

Check relevant inventory to ensure adequate supplies are ordered, prepared and ready for use.

Monitor the use of storage areas in the department and related areas.

Ensures accurate records are maintained

Applications will be considered over the next six months for Sterilisation positions as they become available. Positions may include fixed term, casual and permanent opportunities. To be considered for the role you will have the ability to work rotational shifts.

You will have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate, liaise and work collaboratively with colleagues and other multidisciplinary team members.

To succeed as a Sterilisation Technician you will hold a Certificate in Sterilisation at AQF3 or equivalent and hold previous relevant experience with the ability to teach within CSSD and related areas.

Above all, Patient Care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer

Casual Hourly: $45.65 to $48.37 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading) plus 12% superannuation

Casual positions available

As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period

A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

Access to gym membership, fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport for you and your family.

Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Innovative Professional Development opportunities

Travel Green allowance. If you walk, carpool or use public transport you could be eligible for up to $1,500 per year

All applicants are asked to submit a current CV and covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.

For enquiries contact, May Soriente, Perioperative Resource Manager on (08) 9438 9794 9438 9794).

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly. Apply today!