Your role at St John of God Bendigo Hospital
We are seeking a Grade 1 Instrument Technician to join our Operating Suite / CSSD team in a hospital setting. You will be responsible for the reprocessing of reusable medical devices, including Endoscopy equipment, in accordance with AS/NZS **** standards. Working within the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD), you will undertake the cleaning, sterilisation, autoclaving and distribution of sterile instruments and supplies, collaborating closely with clinical staff to support safe, high-quality patient care.
This is a casual position offering varying shifts between 7:00am and 10:30pm, Monday to Friday, with some weekend work available. Additional shifts may also be available to support service requirements. The Position Maintain levels of sterile supplies throughout the hospital, ensuring sterile supplies meet all published standards (with reference to AS ****). Collect, clean, process, autoclave and distribute all internal and external linen, instruments as requested, in accordance with industry standards. Perform housekeeping duties within CSSD as per department procedures and protocols. Ensure all surgical instruments are maintained in excellent condition and problems or breakages are attended to immediately. Inform the manager/supervisor of the activities in the CSSD and any special problems. Maintains excellent relations with all internal and external customers. Participate in, contribute to and implement quality improvement and risk management into all aspects of service.
You will have a current understanding of OH&S; legislation, compliance requirements, infection control standards, and WorkCover obligations. Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services (or equivalent) is desirable and demonstrate strong attention to detail, the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
To succeed in this role,



you will demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service, along with initiative, motivation, and confidence. 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
Salary: $***** per hour (casual loading included), plus 12% superannuation Casual role available As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period.
A welcoming & supportive culture
Flexible work options
Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance
Option to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave
Dynamic role in multidisciplinary team
For enquiries about this position, applicants should contact Kama Taylor, CSSD Manager on ************. If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date.
St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities.
We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.
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 team-oriented 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.
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📌 Instrument Technician (Bendigo)
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📍 Bendigo