Sterilization Technician (Work Placement)
Gold Coast Private Hospital
Southport, QLD
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Inspected surgical instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and damage before assembly.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments according to facility protocols and manufacturer IFUs.
- Assembled and packaged instrument sets and surgical trays per departmental standards.
- Verified sterilization using biological and chemical indicators.
- Maintained infection control practices in sterile processing environments.
- Labeled instruments accurately, and prepared them for autoclave sterilization.
- Monitored temperature and pressure levels during sterilization cycles.
- Reported equipment damage or maintenance issues promptly.