The Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is "A world where all kids thrive". RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children's Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation.
RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870, providing a full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services, including tertiary and quaternary care for critically ill and medically complex patients. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards, and 350 beds, handling over 300,000 Specialist Clinic appointments and 90,000 Emergency Department presentations annually.
About the Role This is a Permanent Full Time position within the Central Sterilising Services Department. This position requires a qualified Instrument Technician who can work in all areas of CSSD without direct supervision. The purpose of this position is to provide all stages of reprocessing services for patient care equipment for all RCH departments and surgical instruments for use in surgery.
What you'll achieve: Performing all CSSD daily activities and duties, ensuring timely delivery of services and products according to documented instructions and current Australian Standards.Monitoring the operation of all reprocessing equipment and reporting any failures through the internal reporting system for faults and repairs, ensuring staff safety is maintained.Assisting in the orientation of new staff members within CSSD for appropriate and timely training.Using all CSSD processing equipment safely and assisting with stock management to ensure appropriate levels of stock are available.Responding to enquiries and requests to provide excellent customer service.Your skills and experience: CSSD experience in accordance with the Award.Knowledge of surgical instrumentation.Knowledge of sterilization procedures and practices.If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.
What we offer: $71,000 per annum + superannuation.Salary packaging.Employee Assistance Program.Ability to join Fitness Passport.Other requirements: Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain.Valid Working with Children Check.Compliance with RCH's "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure.Application process To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position. Shortlisting will commence immediately, so we encourage you to apply promptly!
Why work at the RCH? RCH is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city. We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community, and people with disabilities. It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, unless you have a medical exception. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, and the RCH must collect, record, and hold vaccination information.
Are you ready to join our team? Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button.
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