Orthopaedic Technician

Your role at St John of God Bunbury Hospital

The Orthopaedic Technician is responsible for resourcing orthopaedic equipment in liaison with the Clinical Coordinator Orthopaedics.

The role is offered on a Permanent Part Time basis, working 25 hours per week.

The Position:
- Ensure the maintenance of excellence in the delivery of patient care, through the development and provision of Orthopaedic Resources.- Constantly liaise and communicate with Surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, technical and support caregivers regarding procedures, patient positioning and related equipment.- Position patients safely whilst preserving patient dignity and maintaining safety.- Communicate effectively between medical, nursing and support staff within the perioperative environment.- Identify and acquire loan equipment and materials in liaison with the Clinical Coordinator for specific orthopaedic procedure and ensure equipment is available for orthopaedic lists prior to commencing.- Ensure that the necessary procedural equipment is obtained from medical companies at least 24 hours prior to procedure and that the equipment received is correct and accounted for and meets hospital standards.

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

We can offer you- Salary: $76,387 to $84,255 (pro rata for part time) per annum, plus 11.5% superannuation- Permanent part time opportunity, 25 hours per week- 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- Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

For enquiries contact Nigel Mallaber, Manager Perioperative Services, on 0437 182 526.

Applications Close: 12 March 2025
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