Common use of CSSD Assistant Technician Clause in Contracts

CSSD Assistant Technician. An unqualified person who performs entry level work of a general nature under the direct supervision of a minimum Level 4 sterilising technician. Work performed may include the collection, cleaning, packaging, sterilisation and storing of critical and semi-critical medical equipment within established procedures while exercising minimal autonomy and accountability. Level 1 sterilising technicians are not required to hold any qualification and may have less than 6-months experience. They are required to complete a mandatory orientation program during the first three-months of commencing duties to be conducted under the supervision of a minimum Level 3 Sterilising Technician. Where an unqualified Level 1 sterilising technician seeks to obtain a relevant qualification, the Employer will facilitate completion within the first 12-months of employment, through financial assistance, flexible working schedule, study leave (if required) and supervised practice. Automatic progression to Level 2 will occur upon attaining a minimum qualification of Certificate III in Health – Sterilising Practice for Technicians or other relevant qualification. A qualified person with a minimum Certificate III in Health – Sterilising Practice for Technicians who performs work of a general nature under limited supervision and within established procedures and guidelines. Employees at this level can demonstrate knowledge of relevant Australian Standards or other standards directed by Calvary from time to time. They will have also completed the mandatory competencies and e-learning relevant to Sterilising services as directed by Calvary. If the Employee holds a Certificate III and has less than 6 months on job experience in a hospital environment, they will undertake a mandatory two-month orientation under the supervision of a Level 3 (or above) CSSD technician.

CSSD Assistant Technician. An unqualified person who performs entry level work of a general nature under the direct supervision of a minimum Level 4 sterilising technician. Work performed may include the collection, cleaning, packaging, sterilisation and storing of critical and semi-critical medical equipment within established procedures while exercising minimal autonomy and accountability. Level 1 sterilising technicians are not required to hold any qualification and may have less than 6-months experience. They are required to complete a mandatory orientation program during the first three-months of commencing duties to be conducted under the supervision of a minimum Level 3 Sterilising Technician. Where an unqualified Level 1 sterilising technician seeks to obtain a relevant qualification, the Employer will facilitate completion within the first 12-months of employment, through financial assistance, flexible working schedule, study leave (if required) and supervised practice. Automatic progression to Level 2 will occur upon attaining a minimum qualification of Certificate III in Health – Sterilising Practice for Technicians or other relevant qualification. A qualified person with a minimum Certificate III in Health – Sterilising Practice for Technicians who performs work of a general nature under limited supervision and within established procedures and guidelines. Employees at this level can demonstrate knowledge of relevant Australian Standards or other standards directed by Calvary ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from time to time. They will have also completed the mandatory competencies and e-learning relevant to Sterilising services as directed by Calvary▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If the Employee holds a Certificate III and has less than 6 months on job experience in a hospital environment, they will undertake a mandatory two-month orientation under the supervision of a Level 3 (or above) CSSD technician.