Sterilising Services Technician/Assistant - Immediate Start

Sterile Services Department (SSD) is responsible for the decontamination, assembly, sterilisation, and packaging of all equipment used within our operating suites. This Department is the backbone of our theatre operations. With the ever-increasing number of daily operations, Sterilising Technicians/Assistants are highly valued in our team.

As a Sterilising Services Technician/Assistant at Boulcott Hospital you will join a dedicated team of professionals. This position will suit someone who enjoys a physical work environment and dealing with many surgical instruments in a busy and well organised environment.

This is a permanent part-time position(0.8FTE) with variable 8 hours shifts across Monday to Friday and occasional weekends at our hospital in Lower Hutt.

We are looking for a reliable, flexible, and enthusiastic technician who is committed to working in a hospital service environment involving variable shifts that will include early and late shifts on a rotating basis.

Your main duties will include:

• Clean and sterilise reusable medical devices and surgical instruments.
• Assemble, check and package reusable medical devices and power tools.
• Ensure continuous and sufficient supply of sterile items to the operating rooms.
• Maintain infection control principles and standard precautions.

The successful candidate will have:

• NZSSA Level 4 Sterilising Certificate or overseas equivalent or be prepared to work toward in a set time frame.
• Aptitude for handling mechanical equipment
• Good physical fitness and agility
• Clear and confident communication skills
• Previous experience in equipment loans or a customer services role
• Eye for detail
• A team player
   

At Boulcott Hospital, we're proud to offer our staff a great range of benefits, including:

• Christmas & New Year close-down
• Free morning tea every day (scones/muffins & fruit)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Wellness Policy 

If this sounds like it is for you, check out our website, Facebook or LinkedIn pages and see who we are.

Applications must be submitted through Seek and close on Friday 24th 2024. We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close this job ad before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage your early application.