Instrument Technician
Core
Process, autoclave, and distribute sterile surgical instruments and equipment to support theatre operations across General Surgery, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Plastics, and Urology.
Role type
Instrument Technician (CSSD)
Builds
Sterile instrument sets and supplies for surgical theatres
Domain
Healthcare / Sterilisation Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
instrument decontamination, assembly, sterilisation, autoclaving, distribution, infection prevention and control, WHS compliance
Preferred skills
Certificate III in Sterilisation Services, quality improvement implementation
Technologies
Autoclaves, sterilisation equipment
Responsibilities
Rotate through all CSSD areas to decontaminate, assemble, sterilise, and distribute instruments; liaise with operating suite caregivers to ensure safe practice; participate in quality improvement and risk management initiatives.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior (requires 6 months experience)