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We are seeking a casual Sterilisation Technician to join Northern Beaches Hospital.You will make an impact by undertaking general and specialised duties in disinfection and sterilisation of instruments from the Interventional Suite, other specialised clinics and wards across the hospital.As the Sterilisation Services Instrument Technicianyour responsibilities will include:Thermal disinfection, functionality checks/inspection, packaging and sterilisation of all instrumentation for the theatres and other clinical areasComply with AS 5369:2023 standards, Infection Control policy, GENCA guidelines and other statutory requirementsOperate, monitor, interpret and document all equipment reprocessing requirementsReport and document all quality activitiesEnsure prioritisation of instrumentation and processesMaintain the SSD area and equipment in accordance withStandardsActively participate in the quality improvement initiatives and risk management activitiesAssist with management of general stock.Northern Beaches Hospital is a fully licensed private hospital, providing care to public and private patients from an outstanding facility with a large range of quality services provided by exceptional nurses, doctors and staff. The SSD contains state of the art equipment and provides a contemporary sterile processing service for surgical equipment. The SSD operational hours are from 6.30am to 10.30pm Monday to Fridays and 9.00 to 5.00 PM on weekends and public holidays, however; the services may increase to 24/7 as demand increases.You will bring to our high-performing team:Experience in Sterilisation processing within a Healthcare environmentSterilisation Service Certificate III or working towards completion of the courseKnowledge and understanding of AS 5369:2023Knowledge and experience in the use of electronic tracking systemTrack record ofprioritising workload demandsAbility to work cooperatively in a team as well as independentlyDemonstrated knowledge of manual handling principles and techniques and ability to perform manual handling activitiesCommitted to the delivery of customer service in a health care settingExceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.Flexibility in rostering.Benefits on offer: Discounted onsite parking for all employees Discounted gym memberships via Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Programs Salary Packaging via novated lease options Bulk Billing services for employees and immediate family members. Further Information: Please contact Wilson Biason, Manager Sterilising Services Department, 02 9105 5999Please click the Apply button to lodge an applicationOur commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current (12 months or less) National Police check and a NSW Working with Childrens Check, prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases prior to commencement. My ProfileCreate and manage profiles for future opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr