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Instrument Technician
The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Part Time Ongoing position - 72 hours per fortnight
• Work Across All Areas of CSSD
• Critical Support Role in Perioperative Services

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is seeking dedicated and detail-oriented Instrument Technician to join our Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD). This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the safe delivery of surgical care across the hospital while gaining broad experience in a highly specialised environment.

Your New Role
As an Instrument Technician, you will play a vital role in the delivery and collection as well as decontamination, assembly and sterilisation of critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices (instruments and equipment) used in surgery and procedures across RMH and Parkville hospital precinct.

• The Instrument Technician will be orientated and trained in all areas of the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) within established guidelines and protocols including but not limited to Decontamination, Assembly, Sterilisation, Supply, Sterile Store Level 3, High Level Disinfection and other specialty equipment within the hospital.
• The Instrument Technician is able to use of washers, driers, sealers, sterilisers and high-level disinfection equipment according to instructions for use and general cleaning instructions. All instruments are packaged as per manufacturer’s instructions, RMH policies and procedures and instrument tracking system in accordance with AS 5369.
• The Instrument Technician may perform their role without direct supervision but under the immediate direction of an Instrument Technician Supervisor or Educator.
• The Instrument Technician will hold an Instrument Technician Qualification or equivalent awarded by a registered training organisation and has greater than three months experience (fulltime equivalent) as an Instrument Technician.
• Also, undertake additional task or activity related to CSSD as directed by the Nurse Unit Manager

About You
Self-motivated professional who takes pride in delivering high-quality work. You also bring:

• Holds an Instrument Technician Qualification
• Has greater than three months experience (fulltime equivalent) as an Instrument Technician
• Commitment to live the Melbourne Way - putting people first, leading with kindness and achieving excellence together.
• Mandatory Working with Children's Check and Police Check and Immunisation Assessment

Desirable:

• Certificate III or IV in Sterilisation Services
• Has greater than twelve (12) months post qualification experience (full-time equivalent) as an Instrument Technician

Benefits:

• Be part of a supportive and values-driven workplace culture
• Career growth opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Staff Peer Support
• Salary packaging, on-site car parking, and great public transport access

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Interested? Don't delay, click apply now! Interviews and recruitment is ongoing and we may close the role earlier if we find a suitable candidate.

If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.