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• Our friendly team await you;


• Part time


• Take advantage of learning experiences and education.

An opportunity to be part of our Dandenong Hospital Sterilising Services team

Monash Health is the largest public health service in Victoria, employing over 18,000 people across a range of specialities.

Monash Health Emergency Departments treat over 150,000 emergency patients a year at Monash Medical Centre Clayton campus, Dandenong Hospital and Casey Hospital. Patients have access to a full range of treatment options, including intensive care.

About the role

Instrument technicians are an integral part of the Monash Health. Providing support to the surgical staff to ensure positive patient outcomes are achieved via appropriately sterilised surgical instrumentation.

The position depending on the level of competency and skill set is responsible for:

• ? Cleaning, decontamination and sterilisation of surgical instrumentation in alignment with AS 4187:2014 guidelines


• ? Transportation of surgical instrumentation to and from Operating Suite


• Check In/Out of loan instruments and Implants


• Working to the highest standards either under supervision or autonomously


• ? Ensuring all equipment is functioning and correctly maintained


• ? Cleaning of equipment including flexible endoscope in accordance with Monash Health guidelines


• ? Providing efficient, safe and professional services to all stakeholders in a patient focused environment through effective and committed teamwork.

About you

As the SSU instrument technician your responsibilities is to efficiently receive, decontaminate, assemble, sterilise and package reusable medical devices at the highest standard working autonomously or under the supervision of a grade 5 instrument technician or manager. In addition, transporting of instruments throughout the hospital.

• We are keen to bring on board a quick learner who shares our determination to carry out quality work and provide first class service and support.


• You hold a Certificate III and/or IV in Sterilisation Services


• Proven substantial experience in a hospital setting at least 12 months.

Being flexible comes naturally to you and you quickly adapt when priorities and routines change. You are well capable of working independently or in a team and communicate effectively.

How to Apply

Monash Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles.

Offers of employment can only be made once all required probity checks have been completed. These include:

• reference checks


• a clear Police Check conducted within the last three months


• a current Victorian Employee Working with Children’s Check (or proof of payment for same)


• proof of immunisation.

As part of our selection process, you may be invited by email to participate in an on-camera video interview.

Please note, applications will be accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System only. Email applications will not be considered.

Existing Monash Health employees should apply using their Monash Health employee account. Please call Recruitment Services on 9265 2776 for assistance.