
I am a hardworking,loyal,reliable & dedicated Instrument Technician with 14 years experience within Alfred health ( including a 3 month secondment as Grade 5 at Sandringham CSSD. I have been in a supervisory position for 9 years & was a team leader from becoming a grade 2 .
I enjoy a challenge & embrace change within our field as protocols,procedures & standards update.
I work well under pressure & work enthusiastically when troubleshooting is needed, communicating well with Management & staff when situations arise.
I have been involved in various committees, coming together with upper management to solve quality issues &have recently assisted with advice in a planning committee for a new department.
I am able to see the bigger picture within the organisation & take other departments needs into consideration.
If I am unsure of anything, I will always consult others & seek solutions correctly within the hierarchy ladder.
I have good interpersonal skills & have an enquiring mind.
I am very experienced in thinking in the moment, but also planning ahead & considering efficiency & impacts.
I like to set goals & use the "eat the frog " method to aid with efficiency, considering my goals & working out my priorities within the workflow.
I strive to keep a positive attitude, no matter what issues arise.
Reprocessing of R.M.D's & equipment to meet the AS4187 Aus/NZ standard (4185 most recent.)
Overseeing a team of 60+ technicians with varying levels of experience.
Ensuring Instrumentation is processed correctly & in a timely manner for anticipated use & taking into consideration fast tracks & priorities.
Rostering & allocating with an understanding of the skill mix/ experience of staff.
Following established protocols & policies of the organisation.
Operating Getinge Tdoc tracking system.
Liasing with nursing staff ,wards & off campus customers.
Reprocessing of loan kits.
Assisting manager & covering the role when absent.
Troubleshooting machinery issues.
Organising training sessions with nursing & outside companies.
Understanding daily surgical lists & stock levels, taking into consideration emergency possibilities & repairs.
Overseeing the reprocessing of ultrasound probes from several areas within the hospital using a pager system.
Co-ordinating staffing & workflow within Endoscopy, ICU respiratory unit, 19 theatres & U.S. probes.
Working different shifts including night duty.