Description:
- Work in an innovative & supportive team located at University Hospital Geelong
- Be part of a highly skilled team who take pride in delivering quality service
- Achieve optimal work/life balance in this casual role
About the facility
Barwon health is the major regional health provider for the Barwon South West region. It is one of Victoria’s largest regional health service with one of the busiest hospitals in the state, University Hospital. We serve over 500,000 people through the efforts of over 8,000 staff and more than 1200 volunteers. We provide care at all stages or life and circumstance through a wide range of services from emergency and acute to mental health, primary care, community services, aged care, and subacute/rehabilitation. Care is provided to the community through over 28 key locations throughout the region.
The Central Sterilising Unit (CSU) is a well-equipped, spacious and modern facility which provides reprocessing services to all Barwon Health internal and external sites and departments, the largest of these being our busy Operating Services.
About the role
As an Instrument Technician you will provide an efficient and high quality service in the cleaning, disinfecting and sterilisation of reusable medical devices in accordance with Barwon Health policies, procedures and the Australian Standard 4187. You will be responsible for ensuring that contaminated and sterile items are collected, stored and distributed in a manner specified by the relevant policies, procedures and standards pertaining to Infection Prevention and the CSU.
About the culture
Our dynamic work environment provides support and education as you grow and develop your skills and abilities. You will be encouraged to become an effective and efficient team member as you work in this progressive and diverse environment.
Barwon Health staff benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development
- Access to employee wellness program
- Salary packaging
- Social club
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
Diversity and Inclusion
At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.
At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
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