Instrument Technician Grade 1 - 4

Job Description: Full Time, Part Time and Casual opportunities available Part Time applicants must be available to work a minimum of 0.6 FTE Fitzroy location - close to the CBD and public transport Excellent employee benefits including salary packaging Join a highly skilled and supportive Sterile Processing Centre team

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for Instrument Technicians to join the Sterile Processing Centre (SPC) at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. As an Instrument Technician, you will play an important role in ensuring the safe, effective and efficient reprocessing of reusable medical devices (RMDs) in accordance with Sterile Processing Centre policies and relevant State and National Standards. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will rotate across all areas of the Sterile Processing Centre, including supporting the Endoscopy Suite.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination and high-level disinfection of reusable medical devices
• Reprocessing of endoscopy equipment
• Checking reusable medical devices and assembling instrument trays
• Packaging and preparation of sterile barrier systems
• Sterilisation and sterile storage
• Checking, testing and maintaining equipment and resources
• Maintaining accurate documentation in line with operational requirements
• Identifying, troubleshooting and reporting equipment or process variances

Classification

Classification: Instrument Technician IN1-IN4 ($57,002.40-$73,502.00 per annum, pro rata for part time). Casual workers will also receive a casual loading fee of 25%.

About You

We are looking for motivated and reliable Instrument Technicians who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team. You will bring:

• Completion of, or current enrolment in, a Certificate III or IV in Health - Sterilisation Services
• The ability to read, understand and interpret reprocessing procedures and guidelines
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet operational requirements
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with hospital staff, customers and external suppliers
• An understanding of relevant policies and procedures within a sterile processing environment
• A current National Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain one

What We Offer

Working at St Vincent's means joining a values-driven organisation that supports the wellbeing, development and success of our people. Benefits include:

• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A supportive environment that encourages work/life balance
• Employee discounts and promotions through the St Vincent's Foundation
• Convenient Fitzroy location close to public transport, cafés and the Melbourne CBD
• A culture of continuous learning and improvement

About the Sterile Processing Centre

The Sterile Processing Centre is responsible for the reprocessing of reusable medical devices in accordance with AS/NZS 4187, AS 5369 and other relevant local, State and National guidelines and policies. As part of St Vincent's Perioperative Services, the Sterile Processing Centre provides a critical service supporting the operation of St Vincent's operating theatres and Endoscopy Suite. The department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with staff rostered across all shifts.

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

Eligibility and Requirements

Successful applicants may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations, including annual influenza vaccination.

Equal Opportunity

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is fundamental to our mission, and we value the diversity that reflects the communities we serve.

Contact

For further information about this position, please contact: Khrishna Poulton Samantha Ellis

Closing Date

Closing Date: 25 September :59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit or get in contact at

About St Vincent's Health Australia

St Vincent's Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent's is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead's vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent's Health Australia is today the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent's family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.