Sterile Services Technician

About The Role

The Sterile Services Technician role is a highly detailed role focussed on ensuring the effective sterilisation, preparation and maintenance of instruments and equipment used during surgical procedures.

This is a fixed term role offered at 0.8 FTE or 32 hours per week role to be worked on a rotating roster Monday-Saturday.

Although prior experience and education in sterile services is preferrable it is not essential, and all training is available on-the-job.

Specific duties include:

• Following applicable processes and policies to ensure medical instruments and equipment are cleaned and sterilised to eliminate the risk of infections and/or contamination
• With a high attention to detail, ensure instruments and equipment are correctly repackaged, and assigned to appropriate kits
• Undertake further education to obtain a certificate in sterilising technology, if you do not already hold this
• Utilise washers, autoclaves, steris machines and hydrogen peroxide low temperature sterilisation, in accordance with applicable standards
• Undertake checks to ensure loan equipment kits are complete and processed in a timely manner ready for use in theatre

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a healthcare/theatre or sterile services setting would be advantageous, but is not essential
• A high level of concentration and attention to detail, with small detailed work involving the use of microscopes forming part of this role
• Hold a current NZSSA qualification, or have willingness and commitment to undertake study in this field, on-the-job
• A team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Enthusiasm and a proactive, flexible attitude

To be eligible for employment at Mercy Hospital Dunedin, applicants will be required to provide vaccination history.

Why Mercy Hospital?

Joining Mercy means more than just having a job, but being part of a team that works together towards a shared purpose. As we are a charitable, not-for-profit, we value those who are not only skilled in what they do but are committed and passionate about working towards the common good.

Benefits

• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised staff meals, gym membership and health insurance
• Christmas and New Year’s off to enjoy with your loved ones
• Access to further training and professional development, both on the job and by obtaining formal certification
• Discounted hospital fees for you or your immediate family members

Please note, vacancy close dates may be subject to change.

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