Anaesthetic Technologist

The Hospital:

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.

RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries. The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards. RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

For further Information on RCH is available here.

About the Role:

This is a Casual position as an Anaesthetic Technician. In this role you will provide skilled assistance to medical staff for the safe administration of anaesthesia or sedation as specified in document PS08 2012 (ANZCA) - (recommendations on the Assistant for the Anaesthetist). You will also ensure all equipment pertaining to the administration of anaesthesia is correctly maintained, checked and available for use while working in partnership with Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Colleagues to ensure best outcomes for our patients.

What you'll achieve:

• You will plan and prepare the anaesthetic environment according to patient, anaesthetic, and surgical requirements, including the setup of anaesthetic and monitoring equipment and ensuring that equipment functions effectively.
• You will provide high quality technical support and clinical assistance during induction, maintenance, and emergence for all forms of anaesthesia and sedation or procedure the Anaesthetist is associated with – both within and outside the perioperative environment e.g. Medical Imaging & offsite locations including RMH & Peter McCallum Hospital.
• You will work effectively as part of a team by providing support and assistance to all members of the perioperative team, recognising that the effective management of theatres depends on effective communication.

Classifications for this position will range from TF1Z and TF7Z.

Your skills and experience:

• Ability to work well under pressure and to be flexible to changing priorities
• Comprehensive knowledge of specialist equipment used by the Anaesthetist and can operate with a high degree of accountability and autonomy
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills – both verbal and written

If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay
• Parkville location and close to public transport
• Discounted on-site car parking
   

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure
• Registration with A.A.A.H.P

Application process:

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital.  Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information. It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption.

Are you ready to join our team? 

 Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close 20 November 2024