Sterilisation Technician Grade 1 - Liverpool Hospital - Perm PT or Casual
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time 20 Hours Per Week or Casual up to 38 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Sterilisation Technician Grade 1
Remuneration: $30.15 - $32.13 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ534657
Application Close Date: 01/12/2024
Interview Date Range: 04/12/2024 – 11/12/2024
Contact Details: Joyce Kenyon | Phone: 87383040 | Email: joyce.kenyon@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
A great opportunity to learn about Sterile Services in a Hospital Setting which involves cleaning, checking, packing and Sterilisation of Theatre Instruments. This is an opportunity for someone to start at Grade1 and work towards Qualifications to be a Grade 2 Tafe Course.
What You'll be Doing
The purpose of Grade 1 Sterilisation Technician is to provide a quality customer service by undertaking the operational activities performed by the Sterilising Services Department, for the process of reusable medical devices in accordance with AS/NZS4187:2014. This position requires good work ethics, commitment to future professional development and ability to follow instructions under routine supervision.
Where You'll Be Working
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.
The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.
Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney.
Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the UNSW Sydney and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges.
Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Good understanding of Infection Prevention and Control and WH&S requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to work as an integral team member under the supervision and guidance of a Staff Supervisor.
- Willing to develop professionally, accept constructive criticism and competency assessment for tasks performed as a Sterilisation Technician.
- Ability to work in a busy environment with changing priorities.
- Commitment to providing a quality customer service by ensuring a focused approach for best practice and patient outcomes.
- Sound communication ability with a high standard of written and verbal skills to ensure effective listening, understanding and following direction.
- Basic computer skills with ability to learn electronic tracking and Health related programs.
- On completion of training and competency assessment, ability to work a rotating roster, including weekends and Public Holidays for the provision of a 7 day service to the Peri-Operative Services Department.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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