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No previous experience in the medical industry required.Permanent full-time opportunity based at the new Waipapa Hospital.Be supported to complete a fully funded one-year tertiary qualification while you work and earn.An exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for a long-term career within an integral team in our Hospital.Once we have trained you, pay will increase; salary starts at $65,842.About the Role:
Our Sterile Services Department at the brand new Waipapa Hospital is an integral part of ensuring quality service provision to our community. To ensure that we continue to offer the best patient care, our key team keeps things running smoothly from behind the scenes.
We provide a service to decontaminate, pack, and sterilise instruments for the operating theatres and many other departments.
We are currently looking for a Trainee Sterile Services Technician to join us on a permanent full-time basis. We are keen to hear from candidates looking for a long-term career with training and development opportunities within a crucial service.
Trainees will be supported to complete a fully funded one-year tertiary qualification while you work and earn!
About You:
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Providing direct technical processing of reusable medical devices (RMDs);Ensuring decontamination 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.Skills and Experience:
Proven experience within a service sector;Experience in a healthcare/medical setting is desirable but not essential;Production/Process oriented background with proven ability to work effectively within a large team;A high level of attention to detail;You will also need to be physically fit as this role does involve some lifting. This opportunity will see you working rotational shifts between 6:30 am and 11:00 pm.About Us:
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. 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.
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.
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 at ******. Applications will be reviewed regularly, therefore this advert may close early; if you are interested, don't delay!
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury
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