Sterilisation Technician

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Sterilisation Technician Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 24 months Position Classification: Sterilisation Technician Grade 2 Remuneration: $28.21 - $29.53 Hours Per Week: 16 Requisition ID: REQ53191 Where you'll be working Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment. What you'll be doing Provision of sterilising services and thermal disinfection of reusable medical devices, which involves the collection and receipt of contaminated instruments and equipment for reprocessing. Packing, Sterilisation of reusable instruments. It also requires the delivery of sterile instruments and equipment. Annual mandatory and competency based training is required in addition to attending related in-services and contributing to WH&S and department enhancements. People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: http://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position. Essential Criteria Vaccination Category: B Checks: National Criminal Record Check Qualifications: Sterilisation Technology course certificate Selection Criteria Certificate in sterilising services and experience in working in a Hospital Sterilising services department one year or more Sound understanding and Knowledge of infection Control requirements , Standards AS/NZ 4187 and ISO in a health care setting Demonstrated communication skills – including Verbal, Written and interpersonal abilities Ability to work collaboratively within a team and busy environment with changing priorities and work demands Knowledge and understanding of WH&S legislation and Manual handling techniques to maintain safety in the workplace Physically capable of performing all duties-including chemical handling, Biological hazards, Standing for long periods, lifting pushing and pulling loads Need more information? For role related queries or questions contact Robert Boreham on Robert. mailto:[email protected] Applications Close: 31st July 2018