Sterile Service Theatre Technician

• Permanent full-time role, 1.0FTE (40 hours per week)
• Based in Greymouth
• Hours of work are Monday - Friday staggered starts based on surgical need
• Level 4 Certificate in Sterilising Technology is advantageous

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari, he toa takitini

My strength, is not the strength  of one, it is the strength of many

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence

About the role

Our Sterile Services Department based at our Te Nikau Hospital in Greymouth are 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.

You will work in a variety of roles within the theatres, in the day unit and in the sterilisation department. In this role you will be responsible for:

• Receive, sort, disassemble, decontaminate and clean used instruments, from Operating theatre, wards and departments
• Prepare, assemble, check and wrap instruments and equipment for sterilisation according to department protocol and international standards
• Sterilise instruments and equipment following international standards
• Transport patients to theatre and back to the ward. Support and care for patients through their surgical experience
• Prepare and clean the operating theatres and endoscopy procedure room as required 
• Prepare and clean, decontaminate and store endoscopes

This role will work as part of a team of professionals who are motivated to provide a high quality, customer focused service. They pride themselves in providing high standards through personal and professional integrity. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team where preparation, communication and participation are important to maintain a well-functioning service. You will be working within a hard working tight knit team across a variety of shifts as well as regular "on call" shifts for emergency surgery, weekdays and weekends, both day and night.

About You

We are seeking a skilled sterile services technician to join our team in this permanent full time opportunity. You will demonstrate the following: 

• High levels of attention to detail & is a fast learner
• Physically fit & has a passion for the healthcare industry
• Be prepared within 6 months of commencing work to begin the NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 3) Career force
• Prioritise work and have the ability to meet expected times frames
• Hold a current full driver's license
• Participate in 24hr/365 days per year 'on call coverage' above normal working hours
• Be comfortable using Microsoft computer programme and willing to learn theatre systems
• Registration with NZSST is advantageous, however we will also consider a trainee

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellnesses'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now” on our careers page. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Tuesday 30th September. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz