Theatre Technician

Job Requisition ID: 2484- Legal Entity: Monash Health- Location: Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168- Employment Type: Full Time- Posting Date: 2 Oct 2024

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**Theatre Technician - Grade 4-5 - Cranbourne Day Surgery Unit**
- Permanent Full time position with ADO - 80 hours per fortnight on a rotating roster
- 10 hour days
- NO on call, NO Weekends, NO night-duty

**About the Role**

Cranbourne Day Surgery is a two theatre complex with supporting Day Surgery and Sterilising Services. It is part of Monash Health and is situated in the growth corridor of South East Melbourne. The unit provides exceptional patient centred care under the current surgical specialities; Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Colorectal and Gynaecology. Working as part of the team at Cranbourne Day Surgery you will be integral in providing high quality services to our patients. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced theatre technician to join a well-established and highly functioning team. The Theatre Technician is responsible for:

- Patient transport to/from the operating theatre,
- Positioning and preparation of the patient for surgery under the direction of the medical staff and registered nurse,
- Setting up the operating theatre with the speciality/ surgery specific equipment and ensuring all equipment is functioning and correctly maintained,
- Cleaning and maintenance of equipment in accordance with Monash Health and manufacturers guidelines,
- Undertaking other duties as required and as delegated by the theatre team.

**About You**

To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:

- Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support or equivalent,
- Have a minimum of thirty six (36) months experience (full time equivalent) as a Theatre Technician with prior Ophthalmology exposure desirable,
- Works with a high degree of autonomy and accountability,
- Ability to work in all areas of the department autonomously without instruction (specialities include Ophthalmology, Gynaecology, General Surgery & Colorectal Surgery),
- Basic computer skills, Outlook, Word,
- Effective and strong interpersonal and communication skills ,
- Able to assist with training and mentoring when required.

**What’s on offer at Cranbourne Centre - Monash Health?**
- Free parking
- Salary Packaging
- Supportive Team Environment
- Upcoming transition to a brand new 6 theatre complex at the Cranbourne Community Hospital.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Brighton on (03) 5990 6262.

**Position Description can be** **found here**

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

**How to Apply**

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.

**Applications close 16th October 2024.