Instrument Tech Grade 4

Reference Number:  1993
Category:  Allied Health
Department:  Anaesthetics and Theatre Support

 

 

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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and  research across three campuses in the Northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

 

About Sterilizing Services department

The Austin Health Sterilizing Services Department (CSSD) engages in all aspects of decontamination, packaging, sterilizing and storage of re-usable medical devices. 

 

Austin Health Sterilizing Services departments are located on two separate campuses. Repatriation Campus CSSD has recently been refurbished with the most up to date equipment and provides a service for a busy operating suite which consists of 8 operating rooms, Endoscopy and other departments on this campus. 

Austin Campus CSSD provides a service for 11 busy operating rooms, Endoscopy and otherwards and departments on this campus.

 

About the role

An exciting opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic and experienced Instrument Technician to join our Sterilizing Services Department, who consistently demonstrates expertise in all aspects of the CSSD Department including, loan instrument, Tracking system, and other sophisticated equipment.  

 

About you

As the Instrument Technician Grade 4, You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

 

To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:

  • Minimum of three years' experience, 
  • Certificate IV in Sterilising Services  
  • Team player and flexible.  
  • Ability to work all shifts including night duty

 

Our Benefits

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day.  Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

  • Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging
  • A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
  • Mentoring and career development opportunities
  • Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists

Work with us!

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. 

We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.

 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or have questions about this opportunity, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Silvana Afrasiabi, silvana.afrasiabi@austin.org.au

 

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.

 

Application closing date: 29 November 2024