Technician, Intensive Care Unit

**Employment Type**:

- Permanent Full Time; Permanent Part Time

**Job Category**:

- Nursing Assistants - Nursing Assistants - Unqualified

**Req Id -** 4154
- Build you career with one of Victoria's leading regional health care services
- Challenge yourself and learn new skills with supported education & on boarding
- Multiple roles - availability working mornings, afternoon, night duty and weekend shifts

**About Barwon Health**
- Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

**About the facility**
- Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.

**About the role**
- As an ICU Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the effective provision of patient care in collaboration with nursing staff. Your responsibilities will include supporting patient welfare, comfort, hygiene, and transport, as well as cleaning and setting up ICU equipment to help maintain quality patient outcomes.
- Requirements:

- Certificate III in Health Services Assistance is essential.
- Ability to work independently and handle tasks related to the general service of the ICU and the equipment used within it.

**About the culture**
- We are a fun, passionate, supportive, energetic and driven team who work cohesively together. The team is focused on quality patient centred care, and no day is the same. As a team we embrace change and are always looking for innovate ideas to improve our team and the organisation

**Barwon Health staff benefits**
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction.
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career.
- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2650.

**About Geelong** - Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.
- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes
- To learn more about the region, click here.

**Diversity and Inclusion**
- We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
- Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
- We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.
- We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
- Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance_

**Contact person**: Donna Robertson

**Phone**:0401 034 722

**Application closing date: 12 May 2025**

**Position Description