Sterilisation Technician

Job description Agency Department of Health Work unit Perioperative Unit Alice Springs Hospital Job title Sterilisation Technician Designation Technical 2 RDO Job type Full time Duration Ongoing Salary $68,795 - $77,575 Location Alice Springs Position number 14845 RTF 319344 Closing 21/04/2025 Contact officer Reinier Cadacio on 08 8951 9100 or Reinier.Cadacio@nt.gov.au About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/ Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=319344 APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS. Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website. Primary objective Ensure patient safety through Infection Control and Prevention practices. Provide effective reprocessing of Reusable Medical Devices and equipment in accordance with the Australian Sterilisation (AS/NZS 5369: 2023), National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards and the Department of Health Guidelines and Policies under the direction of the CSD Manager. Context statement All employees will be expected to consistently work in accordance with Department of Health’s Core Value and Code of Conduct. Working collaboratively, professionally and having positive work ethics with a belief in patient-centred care. Key duties and responsibilities 1. Provide high quality service through decontamination and sterilisation of Reusable Medical Devices to Alice Springs Hospital Perioperative Services, other clinical areas and external agencies. 2. Process Reusable Medical Devices according to AS/NZS 4187: 2014, including inspecting, packaging, batching, labelling and barcoding items processed to maintain department’s tracking and traceability system. 3. Undertake functional or biological tests on sterilising, decontamination and other equipment used for reprocessing and validating process cycles. 4. Follow service quality standards, work health and safety, infection prevention and control, policies and procedures relating to the role in order to maintain safe workplace for all. 5. Compliance with Worksafe principles (e.g., manual and chemical handling and storage, using personal protective equipment) and assist in maintaining safe workplace such as reporting any hazards, incidents, accidents and unsafe work practices or equipment. 6. Compliance with Quality Management policies and procedures, participation in quality assurances and commitment to continuous improvement activities and processes. 7. Assist with other general tasks and duties required for the smooth running of the sterilising department and when required by the senior team members or the Manager. 8. Working effectively as a competent member of the central sterilising team on a rotating roster that includes weekends, public holidays and on-calls. 9. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour. Selection criteria Essential 1. Holds a Certificate III in Health Service Assistance (Sterilisation Services) or equivalent. 2. Demonstrated ability to apply infection control principles, manage wastes and biohazards as it relates to sterilising department. 3. Demonstrated experience in sterilising department or similar environment in hospital or other industries. 4. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of the team, provide constructive feedbacks and support productive working relationships. 5. Time management skills with abilities to plan, organize and prioritise workloads and work flows. 6. Customer services, communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with health care workers and service users from diverse backgrounds whilst maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. 7. Demonstrated initiative, reliability, punctuality and hands-on with application of theoretical knowledge for provision of effective service delivery. 8. High level of understanding and ability to apply workplace WHS requirements in sterilising services. 9. Availability, flexibility, adaptability and willingness to work shift duties and in all reprocessing areas as per rostered shifts. Further information Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.

Location: Alice Springs, AU

Posted Date: 5/3/2025