Instrument Tech / Operating Theatre

Permanent Part Time | 24 Hours per week

IN1 – IN2 ($28.85 - $33.27 per hour)

About the Role

The Instrument Technician Grade 1 role is responsible for the reprocessing of critical & semi critical reusable medical devices (RMDs) for the Operating Suite, Dental Clinic, Wards, Departments and Outside Agencies. The clinical practice of an Instrument Technician Grade 1 is supported by Sterilising Practice Competencies, organisational and departmental policies and protocols and Grade 3 and Grade 4 instrument technicians and is under the direct supervision of an Instrument Technician Grade 5 (TD22). The Instrument Technician Grade 1 role is significantly regulated and governed by AS/NZ 4187, 2014, the Australian Commission on Safety & Quality in Healthcare (NSQHS) & NHMRC 2010 Australian Guidelines for the Prevention & Control of Infection in Healthcare. An Instrument Technician Grade 1 is not required to hold a qualification in sterilising practices and automatic progression to an Instrument Technician Grade 2 (TD19) will occur after three (3) months

Key Responsibilities

• Complies with clinical standards and guidelines (AS/NZ 4187:2014, NSQHS, NHMRC 2010).
• Maintains professionalism and a customer-focused approach within the Sterilising Department.
• Works under direct supervision, following direction from the management team and senior Instrument Technicians (Grade 3–5).
• Develops and maintains skills in decontamination, sterilisation, and storage of instruments per guidelines and manufacturer instructions.
• Supports and adapts to departmental changes and participates in relevant skill development and training.
• Completes mandatory competencies annually and stays current through ongoing education in sterilisation practices and microbiology.

Skills & Experience

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Willingness to support and participate in change management initiatives as directed by the NUM or delegate.
• Demonstrated interest in professional development through participation in relevant courses or education sessions.
• Experience in a healthcare setting essential; prior instrument technician experience is desirable.
• Commitment to undertake Certificate III in Sterilising Services or equivalent qualification.
• Team player with basic computer skills and availability to work all rostered shifts across a 7-day period or at the offsite Dental Clinic.

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Interested?

Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Glenda Smith, NUM on 03 5381 9219 for a confidential discussion. 

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.

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About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. 

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture & Benefits 

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset.  We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Horsham Region

Located on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the retail, business & service centre of the Wimmera region.  With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play.  Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services.

With natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there is plenty to see and explore. 

If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle, Horsham is the place for you. To learn more about Horsham please click – Visit Horsham

Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.