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Instrument Technician - Grade 3 page is loadedInstrument Technician - Grade 3Apply locations Bendigo, Victoria time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: August 21, 2025 (26 days left to apply) job requisition id JR-12328Your role at St John of God Bendigo HospitalYou will work in conjunction with theatre staff, you will be responsible for decontamination, inspection, packaging, and sterilisation of surgical instrumentation within the CSSD department.We are seeking an experienced Grade 3 Instrument Technician to join our dynamic Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) team.In this role, you will be responsible for the cleaning, assembly, distribution of surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring compliance with infection control standards. Previous experience in a hospital CSSD setting and relevant qualifications are essential.The PositionMaintain cleaning tools and equipment in good condition.Restock cleaning and sterilisation supplies and report of low stock.Undertake cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of all reusable medical devices within Main Theatre and Day Surgery units.Participation in ongoing training and development to enhance your understanding of instrument cleaning, handling, disinfection and sterilization processes.Practice good housekeeping to maintain a clean and tidy work area.Maintain efficient, standards based practice to provide quality medical devices for clinical use.Perform daily and weekly tests and cleaning as required.Keep accurate and thorough documentation.Organize repair servicing via MexOps, tagging out as required.Communicate effectively with all customers and patients using the appropriate channels, utilising appropriate formal and informal channels of communication.You will hold a Certificate III in Health Sterilising Practice for Technicians and have a minimum of 3 years experience as an Instrument Technician. You will demonstrate initiative, reliability, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.To succeed in this role, you will have a sound understanding of infection control principles and practices. You will be required to take charge responsibility during evening shifts and must be available to work across all shifts within our current operating hours (07:00 to 22:30).Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.We can offer youSalary: $68,357 per annum, plus 12% superannuationPermanent full-time position availableSalary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:Novated leasingwork related expensesself-education andadditional superannuationA welcoming & supportive cultureFlexible work optionsDiscounts on hospital services & private health insuranceOption to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leaveDynamic role in multidisciplinary teamFor enquiries about this position, applicants should contact Kama Taylor , CSSD Manager on 03-5434 3261At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.Similar Jobs (1)Theatre Technician - Grade 2locations Bendigo, Victoria time type Part time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: August 14, 2025 (19 days left to apply)Join St John of God Health CareWorking at St John of God Bendigo HospitalSt John of God Bendigo Hospital is a contemporary private hospital providing a comprehensive range ofacute health care services for the regional community. #J-18808-Ljbffr