Sterile Services Technician

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Job Title: Sterile Services Technician

Requisition:THA00769

• Play a key role in the running of the Operating Theatre
• Manage the decontamination + sterilisation of surgical instruments
• Enjoy a part-time role working 16 hours per week

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Sterile Services Technician to join our Sterile Services department here at Thames Hospital.

As a successful Technician, you will play a key role in the smooth running of the Operating Theatre and our Endoscopy Suite.

Day to day, you will be decontaminating and sterilising surgical instruments. You will be part of a small team, so good communication is a vital attribute.

The department is equipped with washers, autoclave, Soluscope and Sterrad sterilisers.

This is a 16 hour per week, permanent position, where you will work Monday to Friday, 07:00 0r 08:00 start and finish at 15:30 or 16:30. (Please note these hours are subject to change). 

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Attention to detail
• Decontamination
• Wrapping
• Knowledge of sterile processes
• Understanding prioritisation of tasks

Click here to view the position description.

(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service

Thames Sterile Services is committed to excellence + a service commitment to staff and patients. Our success is driven by staff who understand their role and give their best.

Mōu | About you

• Good communication skills
• Previous experience in Sterile Services or similar
• Hold a certificate as a Sterile Services Technician

Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato

• As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please apply online as applications are unable to be accepted via email. If you have any questions about the role please contact the Recruitment Team – Elysia.Koretz@waikatodhb.health.nz

Closing date: 24 May 2024

Nau mai haere mai - Come join the team!