Sterilising Technician – Lenah Valley Hospital, Hobart

• Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers
• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
• Supportive theory and practical cleaning technician training
• permanent, full-time opportunity 

About the role

The Sterilising Endoscopy Cleaning Technician program involves hands-on training by a senior Endoscopy Nurse Educator. The role will require responsibility and knowledge of all scopes used within the unit, the service and maintenance of the equipment and sterilisation processes. This is in conjunction with all HICMR and infection prevention standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Sterilising Technicians must ensure they are able to effectively clean and process a flexible endoscope.
• Preventing transmission of health care associated infections and minimising infection and prevention and control risks.
• Successful completion of HICMR assessment through Observational and Verbal Assessment of appropriate practice by correctly processing all scopes within the unit.
• Responsible for the maintenance of micro testing schedule for scopes and sterilisation systems.
• Solid knowledge base of scan care tracking sterilisation system.

What you bring 

• Previous sterilisation experience desirable
• An encouraging and keen attitude to learn
• Enthusiasm to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

For further information please contact Tanya Newman on Tanya.Newman@calvarycare.org.au

Your benefits: 

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

About Calvary

We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

If you are looking for a rewarding career in an organisation that supports the community, apply now!

Please note the following:

• Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.
• As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.