Cardiac Theatre Technician - Part-Time (16 hrs/fortnight)

The Royal Melbourne Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $12,000 tax‑sac

Generous leave entitlements

Monthly accrued day off (role/EBA)

Onsite parking options

Staff health services

Close to public transport

Job summary

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is seeking a passionate Theatre Technician to support the Cardiac Investigative Services across three Cardiac Catheter Laboratories.

You will assist with elective and emergency cardiac procedures, prep for theatre, help maintain sterile environments, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a 24/7 on-call setting. This part-time role offers meaningful work in a premier public hospital.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Health (Patient Services) is essential.
• At least 6 months’ healthcare experience beyond Certificate III placements.
• Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support is desirable.
• Previous theatre, Cardiac Catheter Laboratory or Interventional Radiology experience is desirable.
• Availability to work a range of shifts.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe and efficientjourneyof patients through 2SE, Cath Lab and Cardiology ward
• Undertake standard duties of a theatre technician, which include supporting elective and emergency procedures & responding to the needs of the department and service.
• Be working as a member of a multidisciplinary team and willbe requiredto provide a highly responsive and flexible service to patients and their carers
• Ensure that theCath Lab/procedure roomis clean and efficiently set up for all procedures, according to thecheckList and the equipmentrequiredfor the procedure are sterilised and available prior to the start of the procedure.
• Clean and return used equipment to CSSD , as well as clean theCath Labfloor and empty all linen bins and assist in patient transfers.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Shift flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Health (Patient Services)

Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support

Job description

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is seeking a passionate Theatre Technician to support the Cardiac Investigative Services across three Cardiac Catheter Laboratories.

You will assist with elective and emergency cardiac procedures, prep for theatre, help maintain sterile environments, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a 24/7 on-call setting. This part-time role offers meaningful work in a premier public hospital.