Employment Type Permanent Part Time, Casual

Location Daylesford

Enterprise Agreement Classification Health & Allied Services - Theatre Technician Grade 2

Salary $64,308.00

Hours 40

Position Summary

Central Highlands Rural Health are seeking applications for an experienced enthusiastic Sterilising (CSSD) instrument technician to work with our perioperative team in our newly purpose built operating theatre at our Daylesford campus.

The Daylesford Hospital operating theatre is scheduled to open July 2024 and will be operating sessions starting three days a week, expanding to five days within the first six months.

The newly refurbished, purpose built facility hosts a sterile stock storage area, recovery and CCSD operations providing state-of-the-art facilities to deliver best care.

General surgery scope of practice at Central Highlands Rural Health includes but is not limited to, colonoscopy and gastroscopy. Ophthalmology Services such as cataract extractions are performed in collaboration with Grampians Health Service. 

Role Statement
The position of the CSSD instrument technician is a part of the Theatre Team. The CSSD technician is responsible for the safe and appropriate use of equipment, routine maintenance and cleaning of theatre equipment and support and assistance to the perioperative team in theatre, endoscopy, post anaesthetic care unit and day surgery unit. 

Essential

• Minimum Certificate III in Sterilisation or equivalent (Desirable  Certificate IV in Sterilisation or equivalent)
• Sound understanding and knowledge of infection control requirements and Australian Sterilising Standard (AS/NZS4187)
• Excellent team work skills with ability to work collaboratively within a busy team with changing priorities and work demands
• Outstanding customer services skills with ability to build close working relationships within the CSSD team, the operating theatres and other key areas
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to use computer systems
• High level of understanding of OHS, with good manual handling techniques and basic level chemical safety within the sterilising services
• An understanding of and commitment to quality improvements

Details of Appointment

Permanent Part-time and casual positions available

Salary: As per award + 11% superannuation + access to salary packaging 

About CHRH 

Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is a rural health organisation that operates five campuses across Hepburn Shire and the Macedon Ranges in the Central Highlands of Victoria in Australia, north and north-west of Melbourne. It was formed through the voluntary amalgamation of Hepburn Health Service and Kyneton District Health on the 30 th November 2019. Each of our campuses retains the name of the township in which they are situated - Clunes Health, Creswick Health, Daylesford Health, Kyneton Health, and Trentham Health.

How to apply

Please apply on the Central Highlands Rural Health website, supplying a current Resume, Cover Letter and answering the Key Selection Criteria.

Our Offering:

At Central Highlands Rural Health we have a diverse workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

Our employees enjoy the benefits of:

* Salary Packaging

* Flexible working arrangements

* Free car parking at all facilities

* Wellness Program

* Employee Assistance Program

All appointments to Central Highlands Rural Health are subject to a satisfactory clearance of a National Police Check and Employee Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

It is mandatory for all employees who work within the Health Care Sector have their COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. Evidence must be provided prior to commencement with Central Health Rural Health.

Central Highlands Rural Health committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.

Selection Criteria Essential: Certificate III in Sterilisation or equivalent preferably
Essential: At least two years’ experience in Operating Theatres
Essential: Excellent team work skills with ability to work collaboratively within a busy team with changing priorities and work demands
Essential: Outstanding customer services skills with ability to build close working relationships within the CSSD team, the operating theatres and other key areas
Essential: Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written and ability to use computer systems
Essential: High level of understanding of OHS, with good manual handling techniques and basic level chemical safety within the sterilising services
Essential: An understanding of and commitment to quality improvements

Contact Person Meagan Harding

Contact Number (03) 5321 6575

Alternate Contact Person Kristine Wyatt

Alternate Contact Number (03) 5422 9902

Closing Date 14/05/2024

Position Description Operating Theatre Technician_PD_CLI0001.v2.pdf Open

Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.