Sterilisation Technician - Endoscopy

St John of God Bunbury Hospital has been providing high-quality, compassionate health care to the people of Bunbury and the surrounding communities since 1927.

With 145 beds and more than 330 highly qualified medical practitioners, our hospital caters for a variety of medical and surgical admissions and palliative care, plus allied health and community-based services.

We offer a wide range of services, caring for inpatients, outpatients and day patients across a range of specialties including medical, surgical, rehabilitation and allied health.

About the role

Bunbury SJOG Theatre manages its own Endoscopy reprocessing. As Endoscopy Sterilisation Technician you will work in a small team and be responsible for all aspects regarding Endoscope management in the Endoscopy Unit.

 

Bunbury WACHS SSD is the service provider for all other sterilisation services to SJOG and related to this agreement you will work closely with Bunbury SSD..

 

With a strong focus on professional development, we believe in providing opportunities to grow and develop our caregivers who are looking to advance their career pathway and reach their full potential. If you are passionate about delivering a high standard of patient centred care and want to advance your career, we would love to hear from you.

The Position

• Working in a small team and responsible for the daily management of Endoscopy lists; Preparing and reprocessing all endoscopes as required.
• Responsible for all daily checks of endoscopy reprocessing equipment; Storage units and chemical water unit as per unit policy and service agreements.
• Will work closely together with SSD Supervisor ensuring required tasks and relevant standards are met. Theatre Nurse Unit Manager is the liaison between SSD and Endoscopy Unit.
• Prepares for, and deals with endoscopes/equipment received as per policy statements for appropriate decontamination processes.
• Prepares for, and carries out assembly, storage and reprocessing processes within the endoscopy department and related areas as per policy statements.
• Monitors reprocessing and storage activities as per policy statement and escalates concerns to Theatre Unit Manager
• Ensure efficient use and maintenance of equipment and material resources in endoscopy department and related areas, e.g. TOE reprocessing in Angiography Unit.
• Check relevant inventory to ensure adequate supplies are ordered, prepared and ready for use.
• Monitor the use of storage areas in the department and related areas.
• Ensures accurate records are maintained

 

About you

You will have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate, liaise and work collaboratively with colleagues and other multidisciplinary team members.

 

To succeed you will have (essential)

• A Certificate in Sterilisation at AQF3 or equivalent and hold previous relevant experience with the ability to teach within the Endoscopy and SSD related areas.
• A comprehensive and sound knowledge with demonstrated practical competency in endoscopy reprocessing
• A sound knowledge of GENCA and AS/NZ 5369 standards related to endoscopy reprocessing and storage; Infection control and biotesting.
• A good understanding of using an instrument tracking system, e.g Instacount.

 

We will provide you with a comprehensive orientation programme and education related to the Endoscopy Reprocessing equipment and processes in the unit.

 

Above all, Patient Care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

 

All applicants are asked to submit a current CV and covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.

 

We can offer

• Salary: $74,942 to $79,403 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
• Casual hourly rate: $47.25 to $50.69 per hour, (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation
• Permanent full-time and Casual positions available
• As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance ?
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities
• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

 

For enquiries contact, Nigel Mallaber, Manager Perioperative Services on (08) 9722 1828.

 

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly.  Apply today!

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