Orthopaedic Technician

**Orthopaedic Technician**

**Joondalup Health Campus, Joondalup**

**Permanent Full time opportunity**

**The Opportunity**
- As an **Orthopaedic Technician**, you will work as an integral member of the clinical team by supporting theatre personnel to prepare the theatre environment for the appropriate procedure.
- This will include positioning patients and ensuring patient safety and dignity is maintained at all times, while complying with legislative guidelines and the policies and procedures of Joondalup Private Hospital and Ramsay Health Care.
- Work in the CSSD - involving the cleaning of orthopaedic instruments and the setting up of Orthopaedic trays.

Your role will also involve, but is not limited to;
- Adhering to guidelines and maintaining the sterile field during surgery; and
- Undertaking designated cleaning tasks in accordance with documented procedures and schedule to ensure high standards of cleanliness (including personal) are maintained.

**_Flexibility to work across a seven-day rotating roster, including morning, afternoon and evenings is critical for this role._**

**About You**

**Principle Responsibility**

Liaise with Clinical Coordinator and Clinical Nurse, Orthopaedics as a resource for orthopaedic equipment and other technical equipment as requested.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Certificate III in Operating Theatre Technician Practice (or equivalent) or working towards - desirable
- Recent relevant experience and understanding of issues associated with acute care / perioperative settings
- Participate as a valued team member promoting and contributing to a supportive team environment.
- Able to carry out duties within Operating Rooms environment.
- Act as a resource for all Operating Rooms staff with regard to orthopaedic surgery.
- Liaise with Clinical Coordinator Orthopaedics and Clinical Nurse Manager in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures relevant to orthopaedic surgery.
- Ensure the maintenance of excellence in the delivery of patient care, through the development and provision of orthopaedic resources.
- Basic understanding of infection control principles
- Display high level of communication skills to enable effective communication with all levels of staff and medical personnel.
- Able to carry out duties within Operating Rooms environment.
- Willingness to accept and promote Ramsay’s core values.

**Remuneration**: $37.61 + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances

**Why Joondalup Health Campus**

Joondalup Health Campus, (JHC) is a 712-bed facility owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Australia’s largest and most respected private hospital operator. Treating both public and private patients, JHC provides comprehensive acute medical care to the community within Perth’s rapidly expanding northern corridor. With such a large hospital to operate, JHC currently employs over 3,200 staff, with numbers continually increasing to meet the demand for services. Benefits of working with us include:
Benefits
- Extensive Professional development programs including **Post-graduate and Formal Education Scholarships**:

- Access our flexible work opportunities and **have a say in your roster times**:

- **Flexible Leave Program**: purchase additional annual leave
- Free access to permanent employees **Discounts off hospital and extras private health** insurance
- **Study leave**:

- Permanent employees and their families are eligible for a **fitness passport** - to help achieve your wellness goals with a discounted gym membership
- **Discounts off hospital and extras private health** insurance - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive a higher extras limit for things like General and Major Dental
- **Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts**:

- **Salary sacrifice opportunities** eg, airport lounge membership, self-education expenses and more
- **Paid parental leave**:

- Corporate rates on Hertz car rentals
- Recognition and **rewards programs**:

- **Community service leave - **ask to find out more specific details

**How to Apply**

**Requirements**:
Everyone who joins Ramsay:

- Must be **vaccinated against Covid-19, **a vaccine approved by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation
- _Must provide a _**National Police** check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a **Working-With-Children** check and **proof of Immunisation** against infectious diseases