CSSD Technician

Are you a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced CSSD Instrument Technician looking for a new position? Join our dynamic perioperative team on a casual basis.

Shift time vary but could include: 6.30am- 3pm (AM Shift) or 12pm- 10pm (PM Shift)

About us
Melbourne Private Hospital is a 122-bed private hospital co-located with the Royal Melbourne Hospital. We offer tertiary referral services in the centre of Parkville. Melbourne Private Hospital offers a friendly and supportive staff environment with a strong commitment to the provision of excellence in the delivery of care to our customers.

As a CSSD Instrument Technician your responsibilities will include:

• Ensure sterilizing practice standards AS/NZ 5369 (2023) and infection control are adhered to at all times
• Perform duties in all work areas of the department (decontamination, packing, sterilisation and loan instruments)
• Testing of machinery (washers, sterilisers etc.)
• Ability to plan, manage resources and understand the importance of prioritised equipment
• Inform CSSD Manager/Floor Co-ordinator of any deviation from normal e.g. spore tests, pre-vac tests, washer tests, ultra-sonic tests etc
• Perform other duties as specified by the CSSD Manager or Peri-Operative Services Manager

Essential Criteria:

• At least 1 year CSSD Technician experience
• Certificate III in sterilizing Services or working towards this certificate
• Committed to maintaining currency in practical skills and knowledge
• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to work well in a team as well as independently
• Able to prioritize, plan and take the initiative to respond to changes
• Basic / Intermediate computer skills

Why Healthscope?
We care about your career at Healthscope.

No matter where you go within our community of care, you’ll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.

Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.

We are the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia. But why does that matter? Our team is made up of over 19,000 highly experienced people working across a range of roles and specialisations. Supported by some of the best doctors in nationally, we come together to strive for better, sharing learnings, supporting each other, celebrating successes and facing challenges together.

Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 21/06/25