Sterile Services Technician

• We have a permanent part time opportunity- 0.4FTE (16hrs per week, working Saturday and Sunday) based at the new Waipapa Hospital 
• Join a team that are integral to the provision of healthcare services at our Christchurch Campuses!
• Subsidised relocation packages are available for candidates relocating from the North Island.
• Have more pay left in your pocket by spending less of your income on your mortgage compared to New Zealand’s other major cities*.
• Qualification in Sterile services Essential.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Christchurch Hospital is a busy tertiary hospital. To ensure that we continue to offer the best patient care our key team in Sterile Services keeps things running smoothly from behind the scenes. As a crucial function, our team provides a service to decontaminate, pack and sterilise instruments for the operating theatres and many other departments. 

This key team is looking for Qualified Sterile Services Technicians to join them on a permanent basis! If you are looking to build a career in a growing and secure industry, then our Sterile Services team could be for you!

Ko wai koe | About You

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing direct technical processing of reusable medical devices (RMDs);
• Ensuring decontamination is achieved 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.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

Your skills will include:

• You will need to be able to perform well under pressure;
• A high level of attention to detail;
• Good communication skills;
• You will also need to be physically fit as this role does involve some lifting;
• NZSSA Sterilising Technology Certification.

Ngā hua | Benefits of working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

When you work at  Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and business.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

To attend the hui we do require you to complete our online application form here.

Any further pātai (questions) please contact Alex Jay, Recruitment Partner on alexandra.jay@cdhb.health.nz

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