We have a permanent full time opportunity- 1.0FTE (40hrs per week) based at the new Waipapa Hospital
Join a team that are integral to the provision of healthcare services at our Christchurch Campuses!
Have more pay left in your pocket by spending less of your income on your mortgage compared to New Zealand's other major cities.
Salary is as per PSA SECA $65,842 - $79,039, based on experience.
Qualification in Sterile Services essential.
Mo te tunga | About the role
Christchurch Hospital is a busy tertiary hospital. To ensure that we continue to offer the best patient care, our key team in Sterile Services keeps things running smoothly from behind the scenes. As a crucial function, our team provides a service to decontaminate, pack and sterilise instruments for the operating theatres and many other departments.
This key team is looking for a Qualified Sterile Services Technician to join us on a permanent basis. If you are looking to build a career in a growing and secure industry, then our Sterile Services team could be for you!
Ko wai koe | About You
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Providing direct technical processing of reusable medical devices (RMDs);
Ensuring decontamination is achieved through the correct washing process;
Ensuring that the correct sterilisation process is selected and used (Steam, Sterrad etc) as appropriate;
Ensuring that RMDs are inspected and tested as required and specific to each RMD;
Ensuring all required documentation is completed.
Nga pukenga me nga wheako | Skills and experience
Your skills will include:
You will need to be able to perform well under pressure;
A high level of attention to detail;
Good communication skills;
You will also need to be physically fit as this role does involve some lifting;
NZSSA Sterilising Technology Certification.
Mo matou | About Us
"Ko nga tangata, te matua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do"
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.
Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Maori are at the forefront of all our conversations.
Nga hua | Benefits of working at Health New Zealand
When you work at Health New Zealand, you are part of a wider whanau that will support you along your career journey. We offer great professional development and learning opportunities for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have access to amazing kaimahi/staff discounts from select retailers, restaurants and businesses.
Tono inaianei | Apply Now
Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore apply directly on our career site here. For additional information about this role please contact Alex Jay, Recruitment Partner on ******
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