Flexible Theatre Technician – Perioperative Care

Healthscope Hospitals; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rosters

Career development

Access to advanced technology

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Knox Private Hospital, part of Healthscope's network, is seeking a Theatre Technician to support perioperative services on a permanent part-time basis. The role focuses on safe patient care, theatre prep, and teamwork within a fast-paced surgical environment.

You will work alongside surgeons, nurses and anaesthetists, contributing to positive patient outcomes while enjoying a flexible roster that supports work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Technician) or currently enrolled with clinical placement
• Sound knowledge of theatre equipment and perioperative safe work practices
• Experience providing patient care in a healthcare setting
• Strong teamwork, accountability and patient safety
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality care and support to patients throughout their surgical journey
• Preparing operating theatres and equipment prior to procedures
• Assisting with patient positioning, transfers and safe patient handling practices
• Supporting Team Time Out processes and correct-site surgery protocols
• Transporting patients safely to and from theatre areas
• Ensuring theatre equipment is correctly positioned, operational and appropriately maintained
• Maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness and infection prevention between procedures and at the completion of operating lists
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure outstanding patient outcomes

Skills

Theatre equipment

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Organisation

Documentation

Infection control

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Education

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Technician)

Job description

Knox Private Hospital, part of Healthscope's network, is seeking a Theatre Technician to support perioperative services on a permanent part-time basis. The role focuses on safe patient care, theatre prep, and teamwork within a fast-paced surgical environment.

You will work alongside surgeons, nurses and anaesthetists, contributing to positive patient outcomes while enjoying a flexible roster that supports work-life balance.