About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville are currently seeking an experienced CSSD Technician to join our North Queensland Team. The successful applicant will be offered Permanent Part employment, flexibility with contracting 32-38 hours a week available. 

In this role you will provide an efficient and effective preparation and sterilisation service by utilising a high standard of skills and procedures by industry and hospital guidelines.  You also will assist the perioperative clinical team in delivering clinical care under the direction and supervision of the Registered and Enrolled Nurses when necessary.

Salary range: $35.53 - $36.65 (Assistant in Nursing CSSD) per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

• Apply appropriate cleaning methods, disinfecting agents and procedures on surgical instrumentation.
• Process equipment for transfer to an external sterilising unit where necessary.
• Maintain a sound knowledge of surgical instruments and packaging techniques.
• Conduct all sterilisation procedures following accepted sterilisation methods and principles.
• Process endoscopic equipment for multi-use purposes.
• Store sterilised items appropriately to maintain sterility and maximise access and efficiency.
• Perform functions within the scope of practice according to accepted clinical principles, standards, and regulations.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following criteria:

• A demonstrated understanding of infection control principles.
• Basic computer skills
• A background working in a clinical / health care background
• Practical interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable:

• Exposure to Sterilisation Services in a healthcare environment
• Certificate III in Sterilisation Services, or the ability to provide evidence of working towards attainment within the first six months.
• Previous experience in a CSSD role with the ability to work in all areas with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking

Join our team at Mater Private Hospital Townsville and make a difference in the lives of our patients. APPLY NOW to take the next step in your career!

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.