Neuro Technician

Neurosurgical Theatre Technician

·Support WA’s leading spinal and neuro- surgeons

·Train with a team of dedicated theatre specialists

·Work in a role where you can make a difference

We are looking for a permanent part-time neurosurgical theatre technician “neuro tech”, to join our busy perioperative services department. This role will support a multi-disciplinary clinical team of operating theatre specialists to achieve extraordinary surgical outcomes for patients with spine and neurosurgical conditions.

In this role, you will complete a combination of high-intensity theory and practical training modules offered by Healthscope and our external partners. You will be provided with the necessary skills to thrive in this role. You will become the “go-to” on positioning equipment, monitoring systems, electro-surgery units, theatre AV, microscopes, surgical navigation, intraoperative imaging, cell saver, endoscopic stacks etc.This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

·Set-up, check and connect theatre equipment for scheduled procedures.

·Position patients for surgical and anaesthetic treatments.

·Assist the perioperative manager to arrange planned and unplanned equipment services.

·Provide technical assistance to the operating theatre team during surgical procedures and perform system troubleshooting as required.

·Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure a seamless patient flow through theatres

·Perform cleaning and ancillary duties as required, complying with the manufacturer’s guidelines as to the correct handling procedure for the equipment.

·Coordinate the return of sterilised neuro/spinal instrumentation from CSSD to and ensure adequate levels of consumables at all times.

·Assist with patient transport, the preparation of beds including changing linen, attaching drip stands and cot sides when appropriate.

About you

·Tertiary educated in science or related discipline (current enrolment accepted)

·Ability to understand and communicate technical information

·Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

·Great communication skills

·Team player

Preferred but not essential

·Advanced IT skills

·Previous orderly or tech experience within an operating theatre

·Cert IV/Cert III in Operating Theatre Technician Practice or equivalent