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Join the Healthcare Heroes: Sterilisation Services Attendant Role at Flinders Medical Centre!

The Sterilisation Services Attendant undertakes activities associated with the reprocessing of reusable medical devices which will result in the timely and efficient supply to a range of departments/areas within the hospital. Employees at this level will have demonstrated experience in Sterilisation Services with knowledge of infection control principles, reusable medical devices and methods utilised for disinfection /sterilisation. 

About the role: 

Reporting to the Nurse Manager Sterilisation Services, this role carries out a range of sterilising operations which result in the timely and efficient supply of equipment, reusable medical devices, and anaesthetic equipment to the hospital. Duties for the role will include:

• Contributing to the development of an integrated team approach and culture which is highly responsive to the needs of our consumers,
• Undertaking training as required and maintaining required skills and knowledge applicable to the role,
• Undertaking reprocessing of reusable medical devices in accordance with AS5369:2023,
• Monitoring, reporting and recording any malfunctions of equipment or issues of non-compliance.

About you:

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the English language. 
• Ability to interpret complex instructions and procedures.
• Experience working well as an individual or a team member in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to cooperate with staff at all levels.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and work with a wide range of people from different cultures, backgrounds and circumstances.
• Completion of AQF Certificate 3 in Sterilisation Services or equivalent and at least 560 hours satisfactory in-service experience within a sterile supply department.

Please note: that this position is multi-classed as either a WHA3, WHA4 or WHA5 and classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Name, Suzanne Zayas-Buil, Nurse Manager Sterilisation Services, 0434 077 856, Suzanne.Zayas-Buil@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Thursday October 31st 2024

Attachments:

• 882891 WHA3 Sterilisation Services Attendant - Role Description.pdf
• 882891 WHA4 Sterilisation Services Attendant - Role Description.pdf
• 882891 WHA5 Sterilisation Services Attendant - Role Description..pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 882891