38.99 - $39.54 p.h.
+ 11.5 % superannuationSt John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers).
We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.St John of God Geraldton Hospital is a 60-bed private hospital providing high-quality comprehensive medical and surgical care to people who live within the Geraldton and Mid-West areas of Western Australia.Your role at St John of God Geraldton HospitalGeraldton Hospital now has a casual position available for an experienced Sterilisation Assistant to join their multidisciplinary team.
As a Sterilisation Assistant you will assist in the effective processing and supply of all instruments and items supplied and all other relevant activities.The PositionManagement of cleaning, drying, packing and sterilising equipment.Maintain safe practise in accordance with Universal precautions policy whilst processing contaminated items.Ensure appropriate utilisation of chemicals in accordance with manufacturers guidelines.Utilise instrument and equipment washers appropriately.Perform steriliser and disinfector tests and maintain records of same as per AS4187.Maintain effective work practise in regard to hand and machine washing, lubrication, drying, packaging and sterilising.Maintain appropriate and effective assembly and packing of instruments, trays, packs and items for reprocessing.Maintain appropriate workflow for processing of items.Maintain sterile stock levels as required.You will hold effective interpersonal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
You will have excellent time management and organisational skills, with commitment to customer service.To succeed you will have an understanding of and ability to apply occupational health and safety principles to ensure own safety and that of others in the workplace.
Possession of an approved Certificate in Sterilisation Technology, working towards or willingness to obtain will be highly regarded.Above all, Patient Care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.We can offer youSalary : $38.99 to $39.54 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading) plus 11.5% superannuationA casual positionSalary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as :Novated leasingwork related expensesself-education andadditional superannuationA healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programsEmployee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health InsuranceEmployee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Innovative Professional Development opportunitiesAll applicants are asked to submit a current CV and covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities.
We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children / vulnerable people from abuse.Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly.
Apply today!For enquiries contact Leanne Bunter, CSSD Coordinator.
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