Instrument Technician

This is a Permanent Part-Time position within the Central Sterilising Services Department (CSSD). The Grade 5 Instrument Technician Educator role requires advanced technical CSSD expertise, with specialist skills in education and training, and extensive knowledge and experience in instrument tracking systems (i.e T-DOC). Operating across all areas of CSSD, this senior technician works with a high level of autonomy and accountability, overseeing the department's training and development of CSSD staff. The role ensures that all surgical instruments and equipment are reprocessed in strict compliance with current standards for Reusable Medical Devices (RMDs), Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) protocols, and RCH policies and procedures. A key responsibility of the position is providing critical T-DOC support, including tracking, amending, and improving the database to maintain accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. The Grade 5 Educator also leads the education, training, and competency assessment of CSSD staff, while driving continuous quality improvements to ensure an efficient, safe, and patient-focused service. In addition, the position functions in a supervisory capacity, acting as a key liaison for the Perioperative Suite and Division of Surgery to ensure the ongoing availability of safe, sterile, and functional instruments essential for uninterrupted surgical activity. What you'll achieve: Instrument Technician education and training, conducting onboarding, competency assessments, and ongoing staff professional development. Provide high-level expertise on RMD electronic tracking (T-DOC) Provide supervision and guidance of all CSSD staff, ensuring quality assurance across all areas of the CSSD. Supervise new staff and recently graduated Instrument Technicians Active involvement in the education and development of all Instrument Technicians Conduct competency assessments for Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, and Grade 4 Instrument Technicians. • Coordinate with company representatives to facilitate and assist in educational in-service and training sessions. Actively participates in the RCH performance development appraisal process (PDAP) Work in all areas of CSSD with a high degree of autonomy and accountability Serve as an advanced technical resource for troubleshooting CSSD systems and equipment, including T-doc, RMD batch washers, RMD sterilising programs, and loan equipment processing. Serve as an advanced resource of IP&C, providing expert knowledge and information regarding the prevention and control of infectious disease, whilst ensuring the department complies with current RCH Policy and Procedures. Responsible for maintaining adequate and appropriate stock levels Participate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day to day activity • Maintains safe working practices and a safe working environment Participates in recruitment and selection process Will be required to perform Higher Duties where the Instrument Technician Assistant Manager and/or NUM is on leave Your skills and experience: Holds a Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services or equivalent qualification awarded by a registered training organisation Greater than four (4) years’ experience (fulltime equivalent) as an Instrument and Extensive knowledge of surgical instrumentation. Extensive knowledge of sterilisation procedures and practices, staff education, and RMD tracking Certificate IV Training and Assessment If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description. What we offer: Salary packaging Employee Assistance Program Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities Other requirements: Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain Valid Working with Children Check Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure Application process To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly Why work at the RCH? RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city. We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program. The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability. Are you ready to join our team? Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information. It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption #J-18808-Ljbffr