CSSD Senior Instrument Technician Leadership

CSSD Senior Instrument Technician
Technical Support D (grade 5)
Multiple Permanent Full time/Part Time Positions
Cabrini Malvern

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CSSD Cabrini Malvern
At Cabrini Hospital our Central Sterilising Supply Department (CSSD) works with cutting edge sterilisation technology in a fast-paced hospital environment. Our Central Sterilising Supply Department located at Cabrini Malvern services 19 Operating Theatres, three endoscopy rooms and three Cardiac Catheter Labs, with expansion of 4 new theatres and endoscopy (new processing and procedure rooms) due for completion in early 2026.

Our department has large assembly and storage areas, providing an optimum working environment, where instruments are processed to the highest standard for each procedure.

The Instrument Technicians work across a 24/7 rotating roster, reprocessing reusable medical devices for surgical procedures and typically rotate through all phases of the reprocessing cycle.

What the role involves:

• Support and consultation with the NUM/TSE
• Undertake work of a complex nature, rotating through all areas of the department with a high degree of autonomy and accountability
• Shift supervision
• Participate in quality activities that reflect AS5369
• Policy/procedure reviews (as directed by the NUM/TSE)
• Promoting the implementation of new ideas, and striving for best practice and continuous improvement
• Role model and resource for the team, contributing to staff development, and planning and conducting in-service education programs

This position requires lifting instrument trays up to 7.5kgs.

What we’re looking for:

• Along with recent proven experience as an Instrument Technician (Technical Support B or C/grade 3) and a commitment to providing a high level of service, you will have the following:
• MUST have Certificate IV in Sterilising Services or working towards
• MUST have a minimum of 36 months experience post certification
• Competent in managing people systems/processes
• Capable of working with a high level of autonomy, prioritising own work within established policies, guidelines and procedures
• Responsible for work performed with a substantial level of accountability and responsibility
• Experience of shift supervision and quality assurance activities- Preferred
• Administrative skills and problem-solving abilities
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills

What we offer:

• A private, non-profit hospital which offers $15,900 salary packaging tax free plus $2,650 meal & entertainment card benefits
• $3 a day parking at any of our sites
• Our culture is inclusive; we work as a team and are constantly focusing on professional and career development
• Additional Employee Leave Benefits
• Close to public transport with Myki discount on offer
• Working with the latest modern technology and established surgeons
• Exciting Theatre and CSSD expansion in Malvern’s Perioperative services

Please view the full position description for TSD here

Enquiries to: CSSD Manager Sally Minchin at 03 9508 1413

Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate – so don’t wait to get your application in.

To find out more please visit our Careers website: https://www.cabrini.com.au/work-with-us/perioperative-services/

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.

Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.

As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza and COVID-19 (recommended), plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested.