Orthopaedic Technician

**Casual opportunities**

**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**:
PACT agreement Level 4.1 to 4.4 based on experience + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances.

**What’s in it for you?**
- **Professional Advancement**: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
- **Discounts**: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
- **Health and Wellbeing**: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a **free Employee Assistance Program** offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
- **Leisure/Social/Financial**: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
- **_Please note_**_ casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits._

**The Hospital**

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘_People Caring for People’_ since 1964.

**How to Apply**

**Requirements**:
Everyone who joins Ramsay:

- _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