About

Your role at St John of God Ballarat We are seeking applications for an Instrument Technician (Grade 2-3) to join our Perioperative Team at Ballarat, on a permanent part-time basis. Our Instrument Technician is responsible for effective cleaning, decontamination, packing and sterilising of items for reprocessing, and to utilise equipment associated with the above appropriately in accordance with AS 4187. Technicians may perform their role of processing, autoclaving and distributing sterile supplies to all internal and external customers without direct supervision but under the direction of an Instrument Technician Grade 3 or 4 or delegated manager. The Position Responsible for processing, autoclaving and distributing sterile supplies to all internal and external customers. Liaise with all staff in the Operating Suite to assist with the provision of individual holistic care to ensure the highest standard of safe and skilled practice is provided which is consistent with the established objectives of the Nursing Department. Able to become an integral member of a nursing team to provide optimal patient care for all patients at St John of God Healthcare Berwick, their families and significant others. Successful applicants will have a current understanding of legislation and standards related to OH&S, Compliance issues, Infection Control, and Workcover. In addition, you will have effective communication skills and able to work effectively within a team. Grade 2 Technicians must be actively enrolled in Certificate 3 in Sterilisation Services, completed a mandatory orientation programme and supervised work as an Instrument Technician. Grade 3 Technicians must have completed the Certificate 3 in full. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. We can offer you Grade 2: $69,489 (pro-rata for part-time) plus 12% Superannuation Grade 3: $71,091 (pro-rata for part-time) plus 12% Superannuation Permanent part-time, working 30 hours per week Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as: Novated leasing work related expenses self-education and additional superannuation A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance For all enquiries contact Sharon Gatt, CSSD Manager on (03) 5320 2429. If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes and advertisement may close prior to listed date. At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community. All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role. At St John of God Health Care we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be. We believe positive culture drives performance, so we are focussed on building collaborative and supportive team environments, providing opportunities for development and promotion, and ensuring our leaders are visible and accessible. As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with a host of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, and a great work life balance. Our caregivers come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems and you don’t need to be Catholic to work with us.