Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Sterilising (CSSD) Technician for a temporary part-time position until 20th January 2025.  Based in Epworth Geelong - Waurn Ponds, you will contribute to infection prevention and control and overall patient safety by provision of quality reusable medical devices through sterilization and disinfection processes. You will support the theatre team by collection, cleaning, decontamination, inspection, testing, packing, sterilisation, storage and distribution of reusable medical devices and equipment and will be a proactive member of a self-directed and cohesive CSSD team.

You will make an impact by:

• Contributing to efficient work flow through the department regularly and utilise available resources effectively
• Promoting and participating in all the required standards, quality activities, policies and procedures

To be successful in this role:
You are an effective communicator who understands the importance of good listening skills. You believe in patient-centred care and this come through in your professional and positive approach to your work. Your ability to plan, organise and prioritise your work sees you deliver on multiple requests at any given time.

You will have:

• Sterilisation Services Certificate IV highly desirable or Certificate III in Sterilisation  
• Proven experience in CSSD.
• Competence across all areas within CSSD, including scopes and surgical loans instrument reprocessing.
• Demonstrated knowledge in application of infection prevention and control practices as it relates to sterilising services.
• High level of understanding and ability to apply workplace OHS requirements in sterilising services.

   Position Description         Inherent Requirements

We will review applications as we receive them.  Applications close by 24th May. 

About Epworth Geelong

Epworth Geelong, located adjacent to Deakin University’s Medical School in Waurn Ponds, is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. Providing exciting career opportunities to doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff. It features contemporary design, cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care, whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services.

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

The annual salary range for Instrument Technicians – AUD $63,000 - $68,850 + super + entitlements dependent on year level and qualifications. (pro-rated for part-time).

Enquire/ Apply

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For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or phone (03) 9426 0606.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 and / or Influenza vaccinations, including where this is recommended or required by public health authorities, and including booster vaccinations doses.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.