Are you looking for an exciting new role to start in the new year?Are you an enthusiastic CSSD instrument technician with Certificate 4 in sterilisation or an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) with theatre experience willing to gain a Certificate 4 in sterilisation with support from your employer?Would you like to work in a supportive environment where your work is valued and contributes to patient safety?If so, we would love to hear from you as we are seeking a Loans Set Coordinator Instrument Technician for full-time employment, reporting to the CSSD Manager at Epworth Geelong - Waurn Ponds.
Your role will involve checking loan equipment in and out of our busy department as well as coordinating with company representatives and theatre staff to ensure all necessary loan instrumentation and prostheses are sterilised and ready for when they are needed in theatre.
You will also contribute to other areas of the department when needed but will mostly work with loan instruments and prostheses.
You will contribute to infection prevention and control as well as overall patient safety by ensuring the quality of reusable medical devices through sterilisation and disinfection processes.Twilight shifts available working in loans department from Wednesday to Friday commencing at 1030 or 1100 with flexible working arrangements to assist you with your work/life balance.
Alternative roster times can be discussed with the successful applicant.
Remaining shift hours can be discussed with individual candidates but would generally be a mix of early and late shifts.Key Responsibilities:Ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of service to meet the specific daily operational needs.Ensuring accurate processes are undertaken and documented.Actively participating in the quality improvement program within the department.Practicing within the requirements of the RMD sterilisation standards and standard operating procedures.To be successful in this role:You will support the theatre team by collection, cleaning, decontamination, inspection, testing, packing, sterilisation, storage and distribution of reusable medical devices and equipment and will be a proactive member of a self-directed and cohesive CSSD team.
Experience in CSSD, loans equipment and/or theatre nursing is essential for this role.You will be dedicated to quality service provision that aligns with the requirements of relevant regulations and standards, enjoy working independently within a team under the direction of a team leader and department manager, and be committed to quality improvement.You will have:A minimum Sterilisation Services Certificate IV with CSSD experience or Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) with theatre experience.If you are a CSSD instrument technician you will have experience and competence working in all areas of CSSD with an ability to plan, organise and prioritise work.If you are an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) you will have experience working in theatre and have knowledge of instruments used in surgery and be willing to undertake Certificate IV in Sterilisation.A commitment to excellent customer service and quality improvement.A working knowledge of relevant regulations and standards impacting sterilizing services.Demonstrated knowledge in the application of infection prevention and control practices, as well as OHS requirements as they relate to sterilizing services.Additional Information:It's the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters.
In addition to this, you will have access to:Epworth's enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay.The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia.Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave.Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth.The annual salary range for Instrument Technicians – AUD $57,295 - $70,910 + super + entitlements dependent on year level and qualifications (prorated for part-time).Enquire/ Apply:Sound interesting?
To apply, click the "I'm Interested" button to attach your CV and cover letter, and complete the application form.For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact (email protected) or phone (03) 9426 0606.It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values.
We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in.
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