Group
Occupation
731937 Sterilisation Technician
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
731937 Sterilisation Technician
Cleans, sterilises, and packages surgical instruments and other hospital equipment, soft goods, and linen in a sterilisation service facility.
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Assembles, packages, inspects, and sorts surgical instruments and other hospital equipment, soft goods, and linen for cleaning and sterilisation
- Operates cleaning and sterilisation equipment according to guidelines
- Monitors sterilisation cycles and equipment functionality
- Maintains inventory of sterile supplies and restocks as needed
- Adheres to infection control and safety protocols
- Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure that sterilised equipment is readily available for patient care
- Cleans and maintains the sterilisation service facility and equipment