Sterile Sciences Technician

Job Category:
Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

St George's Hospital - Excellence in Innovation:

At St George’s Hospital our 13 Theatres are state-of-the art with all of them supported by the latest anaesthetic and surgical technologies. We provide an extensive range of surgical procedures including specialities and complex procedures with ICU and HDU care available for our patients.

Based in Christchurch, St George’s Hospital aims to be recognised as “The South Island Centre of Excellence” for surgical procedures - where patients choose to be treated and where people choose to work.

• A supportive, professional and friendly environment
• A state-of-the-art processing facility
• A commitment to professional and personal development
• Flexible rostering with opportunities for a regular shift pattern option to assist with out of work commitments.
• Subsidised secure on-site parking.
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Immediate Income protection and life insurance
• Annual shut down between Christmas and New Year and leave for public holidays

We have a great opportunity to join our friendly Sterile Sciences team in this full-time position. You will be assisting in both the sterilisation department and endoscopy theatre and processing rooms. The main duties of the role include the decontamination and sterilization of equipment. There is plenty of variety in the role and because of the increasing variety of surgeries we perform at St George’s, there is plenty of scope for you to develop your expertise.

The successful applicant will need to be available for rostered shifts. We endeavour to run a 4-week rotating roster to support your work life balance.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Essential skills/experience for the role:

• Hold the Certificate of Sterilizing Technology (level
  4) or equivalent qualification recognized by the NZSSA
• Member of the NZSSA (Sterile Services Association of New Zealand)
• Registered Sterile Services Technician or be willing to work towards this - preferred
• Have proven ability to work without supervision
• Work well within a team
• Be able to work flexible hours over a four-week roster
• Have methodical and meticulous attention to detail
• Have basic computer skills
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• This position involves standing, lifting and pushing heavy trolleys

If you want to make a difference in your role as Sterile Sciences Technician we would love you to apply.

Applications must be submitted through our on-line process on our website. Please click on 'Apply for this job' and follow the online application process. A copy of the full position is also available on this site:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./vacancies

All applicants must have New Zealand Residency or a current valid New Zealand Work Visa. (Evidence required on CV.)

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close this job ad before the advertised closing date.

St George’s Hospital is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion of people from all communities we serve being represented in our workforce. We acknowledge and respect our colleagues’ diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is whānau oriented within a supportive environment.