Theatre Technician

Your Position at St John of God Bendigo Hospital

As a grade 1 Theatre Technician, you will liaise with all staff in the Operating Suite to assist with the provision of individual holistic care to ensure the highest standard of safe and skilled practice is provided which is consistent with the established objectives of the Nursing Department.

This role will be responsible for assisting the safe transfer of patients to and from the Theatre Suite and assisting with work of a general nature under supervision, such as setting up, cleaning

The Position- Prepare the Operating Room for each surgical and endoscopic procedure, ensuring the necessary furniture, equipment, appliances and supplies are at hand and working efficiently. Liaise with the nursing staff as necessary to ensure complete OR list preparation.- Carry our necessary checks on technical equipment prior to operating lists. Seek assistance if required.- Assist with correct, safe, gentle and dignified transfer of the patient within the Theatre Suite in the presence of a member of the nursing staff.- Assists in the safe transfer of the patient to and from theatre trolleys/tables as directed and assist in the lifting and positioning of patients as required.- Assist in maintaining clean theatre corridors, anaesthetic room, theatre suites and other areas as per hospital according to Infection Control recommendations

You will have experience with handling standard and specialised operating room equipment and be able to function well in a team and both give and receive appropriate direction.

To succeed you will possess strong organisational skills and demonstrate the ability to prioritise your workload. Working toward Certificate III in Health Service Assistant is desirable.

Above all, patients will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

The Benefits- Salary $41.15 per hour (includes casual loading) + 11.5% superannuation- Casual Position available- Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
- Novated leasing-
- work related expenses-
- self-education and-
- additional superannuation-
- A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs- Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance- Dynamic multidisciplinary team

For enquiries contact Kayla Simmins, Manager Perioperative, on (03) 5434 3457

Application closes on 28th November 2024
- All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role._