Sterile Sciences Technician

**Location: Wairarapa Hospital**
**Team: Sterile Services**

**Service: Planned Services**

**Contract: Part Time Permanent (0.8 FTE)**

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

**About the Role**

We have a fantastic opportunity for motivated and organised person who is a qualified Sterile Services Technician.

The Registered Sterile Sciences Technician is responsible for maintaining high standards of decontamination, assembly, inspection, wrapping, and sterilisation of reusable medical devices for operating theatres and other wards and departments in compliance with established policies and procedures. A Registered Sterile Science Technician maintains consistency and continuous workflow between Sterile Services (CSS), theatre and hospital wards and clinics while delivering quality customer care.

This is a permanent part time position, working 64** hours** per fortnight (0.8 FTE). Actual hours and days will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

**About the Team**

You will work as part of a small multi skilled team in the Central Sterile Services (CSS) providing sterile services to the Wairarapa Hospital and in particular our Operating Theatres for acute and elective surgical and medical procedures.

**About you**
- **Has achieved a minimum of L3 / L4 Certificate in Sterilizing Technology and has relevant experience (Level 3 acceptable if completed prior to 2019).**:

- **Member of NZ Sterile Sciences Association (NZSSA).**:

- **Maintains professional registration with the NZSSA**

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**How to Apply