Operating Suite Support Specialist – Patient Transport & Care

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmead Hospital, part of Western Sydney Local Health District, is seeking an Operations Assistant to support medical and nursing teams in the Operating Suite and High Dependency Units. You’ll help transport patients, position them for procedures and maintain rooms and equipment in a fast-paced perioperative environment.

Join a high-performing surgical team with a 24/7 rotating roster, learning and career development opportunities, and a strong commitment to patient-centred care and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient transportation and positioning within an Operating Suite
• Sound knowledge of operating room equipment and maintenance
• Understanding of Work Health and Safety and manual handling principles

Responsibilities

• Assist with the safe transfer and positioning of patients
• Deliver compassionate, person-centred support to patients and families
• Clean, prepare and maintain operating rooms, equipment and instruments
• Transport equipment and patients between theatre, recovery and HDU
• Work flexibly across a rotating 24/7 roster in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Patient transport

Operating Suite knowledge

Safety & manual handling

Team communication

Job description

Westmead Hospital, part of Western Sydney Local Health District, is seeking an Operations Assistant to support medical and nursing teams in the Operating Suite and High Dependency Units. You’ll help transport patients, position them for procedures and maintain rooms and equipment in a fast-paced perioperative environment.

Join a high-performing surgical team with a 24/7 rotating roster, learning and career development opportunities, and a strong commitment to patient-centred care and safety.