Instrument Technician Grade 1 - 4
Core
Reprocessing reusable medical devices (RMDs) including decontamination, sterilization, and assembly of instrument trays for hospital operating theatres and endoscopy suites.
Role type
Instrument Technician (Sterile Processing)
Builds
Sterile barrier systems and reprocessed medical devices for surgical and endoscopic procedures
Domain
Healthcare / Sterile Processing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Decontamination and high-level disinfection, Reprocessing endoscopy equipment, Assembling instrument trays, Sterilization and sterile storage, Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, Documentation compliance
Preferred skills
Certificate III or IV in Health – Sterilisation Services, Reading and interpreting reprocessing procedures, Prioritizing tasks, Collaborating with hospital staff
Technologies
Sterile processing equipment, Endoscopy equipment
Responsibilities
Decontamination and high-level disinfection of reusable medical devices, Reprocessing of endoscopy equipment, Checking reusable medical devices and assembling instrument trays, Packaging and preparation of sterile barrier systems, Sterilisation and sterile storage, Checking, testing and maintaining equipment and resources
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC