This is a Casual position within the Central Steralising Services Department.
The primary purpose of this position is to ensure that surgical instruments and equipment are processed in compliance with current industry reprocessing standards of Reusable Medical Devices (RMDs), Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C;) as well as RCH policy and procedures.
This position shall provide essential support by carrying out decontamination, packaging, sterilisation and preparation of critical and semi-critical medical devices in alignment with RCH policy.
Furthermore, this position will ensure the RCH Perioperative Suite and the Division of Surgery have safe, sterile, and functional instruments readily available for surgical procedures.
What you'll achieve:
Performing all CSSD daily activities and duties, including the decontamination, packaging, sterilisation, and preparation of critical and semi-critical medical devices, ensuring a timely delivery of services and products.
All tasks must be performed according to documented instructions and in accordance with current Australian Standards to support the safe and effective delivery of surgical services.
Monitoring the operation of all reprocessing equipment and reporting any failures through the internal reporting system for faults and repairs, ensuring the safety of all staff is maintained.
Assisting in the orientation of new staff members within CSSD to allow for appropriate and timely training of all new and trainee staff.
Using all CSSD processing equipment in a safe manner and assisting with all stages of stock management as required,



to ensure appropriate levels of stock are available and continuity of service is maintained.
Responding to enquiries and requests as required, providing great customer service and playing a vital role in ensuring the Perioperative Suite and Division of Surgery have consistent access to sterile, functional instruments for patient care.
Your skills and experience:
Certificate III – Sterilising Practice for Technicians
CSSD experience in accordance with the Award
Has greater than twelve (12) months post-qualification experience (full-time equivalent) as an Instrument Technician
Knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
Knowledge of sterilisation procedures and practices
What we offer:
Salary packaging
Employee Assistance Program
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Other requirements:
Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
Valid Working with Children Check
Compliance with RCHs "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure
Why work at the RCH?




RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.
We offerthe opportunity towork in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer staff perks such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital.
Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption,andoffers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.
Applications close Monday 7 September **** at *****pm
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📌 Instrument Technician (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne