Sterilisation Technician CSSD - Casual
Core
Prepare surgical instruments, clean, sterilise, inspect, and package equipment to support safe surgery and infection control in a day hospital.
Role type
Sterilisation Technician (CSSD)
Builds
Sterile instrument sets and clinical environment for perioperative staff
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sterilisation procedures, Infection control standards (AS 5369:2023), Instrument cleaning and packaging, Documentation management, Equipment and stock organization
Preferred skills
Day/short-stay hospital experience, Specialty-specific surgical knowledge
Technologies
CSSD equipment, Sterilisation machinery
Responsibilities
Clean, sterilise, inspect and package surgical instruments; Ensure sterilising standards and infection control measures are adhered to; Manage documentation; Ensure equipment and stock are available for Perioperative staff; Prepare the CSSD and clinical environment for safe surgery; Guide and support colleagues in safe practice.