ICU Technician

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Permanent Appointment
• Part Time
• Classification: Instrument Technician Grade 3/4 (IN3/4)
• Located at The Alfred

The Department

The Intensive Care Unit [ICU] is an integral part of Alfred Health, providing a high level of care to the critically ill patients. The department operates over three levels. Alfred ICU is a university attached quaternary referral centre, providing State Service for heart and lung transplantation (including paediatric lung transplantation), artificial heart technology, extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), burns and hyperbaric medicine. It also provides Victoria’s Adult Cystic Fibrosis and Pulmonary Hyperextension Services. Internationally renowned, The Alfred ICU provides specialist career pathways and endless career opportunities.

The Role

Intensive Care Unit [ICU] Technician employed within the ICU will work under the supervision of the ICU Equipment Associate Nurse Manager [ANUM] are responsible for providing support to the clinical staff to provide quality and often complex care to the most critically ill patients. They are required to work rotating shifts, 7 days a week.

Qualification & Experience Required

To be eligible for the classification of Instrument Technician IN3 & IN4 (Grade 3 & 4) Certificate III & Certificate IV in Sterilising Services is required.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging
• Discount Health Insurance
• Staff Parking
• Close Proximity to Public Transport

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Monday 16th October 2023

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au