CSSD Technician
Day Hospital Hobart | Casual Opportunity
Join a dedicated team committed to patient safety, quality and clinical excellence.

At Virtus Specialist Day Hospitals, we're committed to delivering exceptional patient care through clinical excellence, innovation and compassion.

As part of the Virtus Health network, our purpose is simple: helping people create healthy families. Behind every successful patient experience is a team of skilled professionals working together to maintain the highest standards of safety and care.

We are seeking an experienced CSSD Technician to join our team at Day Hospital Hobart and play a vital role in supporting our perioperative services.

Why Join Virtus?

- Casual chance offering flexibility

- Be part of a supportive and collaborative healthcare team

- Work in a modern specialist day hospital environment

- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities

- Play a critical role in patient safety and infection prevention

- Join an organisation committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement

- Be part of a purpose-driven healthcare organisation making a meaningful difference to patients and families

About the Role

As a CSSD Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and effective reprocessing of reusable medical devices and the provision of sterile supplies to support operating theatre services.

Working closely with the perioperative team, you will contribute to maintaining the highest standards of sterilisation, infection prevention and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

- Decontaminate, clean and prepare surgical instruments and equipment

- Operate sterilising and disinfecting equipment in accordance with relevant standards and guidelines

- Maintain accurate sterilisation records and documentation

- Monitor CSSD equipment and stock levels

- Support inventory management of sterile and non-sterile supplies





- Identify damaged instruments and equipment requiring repair

- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and accreditation activities

- Work collaboratively with theatre and recovery teams to ensure efficient service delivery

- Ensure compliance with infection prevention, workplace health and safety, and quality requirements

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential Requirements

- Previous CSSD experience

- Sound knowledge of sterilisation principles

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team

- Commitment to delivering high standards of quality and patient safety

- Effective written and verbal communication skills

- Strong attention to detail

- Commitment to ongoing professional development

Desirable

- Certificate III in Sterilisation Services or equivalent

- Demonstrated ability to clean and prepare instrumentation in accordance with infection control guidelines

Personal Attributes

- Enthusiastic, motivated and self-directed

- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills

- Effective interpersonal skills

- Excellent attention to detail

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

- Positive and collaborative team approach

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Virtus, we believe our strength comes from our people and the diverse experiences they bring.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and supported to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, ages, genders, abilities and experiences.

Apply Now

If you're passionate about quality, safety and supporting exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to delivering excellence in perioperative services and patient care.

Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 CSSD Technician | Day Hospital Hobart | Casual Opportunity
🏢 Virtus Health
📍 Hobart