Sterilising Assistant

Sterilising Assistant

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**FACULTY OF DENTISTRY**
**CLINICAL SERVICES**

**_About us/Mō mātou_**

The Faculty of Dentistry - Te Kaupeka Pūniho - has an international reputation for clinical and research excellence. Founded in 1907, it is New Zealand's National Centre for Dentistry. It forms an integral part of the Division of Health Sciences within the University of Otago, in Dunedin.

**_The role/Te mahi_**

We have an opportunity available for two Sterilising Assistants or Sterilising Technicians to join our team.

As a Sterilising Assistant/Technician, you will assist in the cleaning and sterilising of instruments for patient clinics in the Dental School’s Clinical Services Building and Te Kaika, in South Dunedin.

**_Skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako_**
- Previous experience in a sterilising unit (preferred).
- Excellent organisation skills.
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
- Excellent people and communication skills.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programmes, with well-developed keyboard skills.

If you do not have a sterilising qualification, but are motivated to learn, we will support you to undertake study to achieve a New Zealand Certificate in Sterilising Technology (Level 4).

**_Further details/Pūroko_**

We have two, full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent, semester time only positions available.

Applications are welcome from experienced Sterilising Assistants with a New Zealand Sterilisation Certificate or equivalent.

Protection of Children

For further information please contact Kelly Swale, Manager, Central Sterile Supply Department, via the contact details below.

**_Application/Tono_