Cath Lab Theatre Assistant

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The Opportunity

To succeed in this role, you will bring proven experience in a Theatre environment and hospital setting. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills will enable to provide exceptional service to our patients along with the ability to manage conflicting priorities in this busy and fast-paced environment.

Theatre Assistants play an essential role in the smooth running of our Cath lab and theatres and help us maintain our exceptional levels of care.

While experience is not necessary in this role, an interest in patient care is essential to succeed in this role. You will have excellent communication skills and a willingness to develop a working knowledge of hospital procedures. You will be a motivated, positive individual and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail. Willingness to learn and to be trained as a hospital orderly.

Duties include

• Transporting patients to and from Cath lab to recovery, wards, day surgery unit.
• Assisting nurses to prepare and position patients for procedures.
• Assisting nurses to clean and change over procedure room between cases.
• Infection control practices and clinical waste management essential.
• Knowledge of Manual Handling practices
• Stock management (collection and distribution of stock throughout department

About You

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effective within a team environment and independently
• Excellent patient and customer service focus
• Be available for a range of shifts across a 5-day rotating roster
• Prior experience in a similar role (Desirable)

Remuneration

A base hourly rate ranging from $ superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances.

About Us

Lake Macquarie Private Hospital is a 187-bed acute Medical and advanced surgical hospital situated on the Pacific Highway at Gateshead, 15 kms south of the Newcastle CBD

The Clinic 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.

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.

Requirements

• Must provide aNational 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.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Alysse Buckley on

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