Operating Theatre Technician

Royal Children's Hospital; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Hybrid work model

Monthly ADO

Staff wellbeing program

On-site facilities

Job summary

The Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne is seeking an Operating Theatre Technician to join our perioperative team on an ongoing full-time basis (76 hours per fortnight). You will provide essential technical and operational support to maintain a safe theatre environment and assist in the delivery of surgical care for children.

Working with nursing, anaesthetic and surgical teams, you will prepare theatres and equipment, support patient transport and positioning, and contribute to infection

Qualifications

• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and judgement.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills in a busy clinical environment.
• Ability to safely undertake physical and manual handling requirements.
• Commitment to patient safety, infection control and WHS.
• Flexible and proactive approach to changing clinical demands.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain operating theatres, equipment and technology to support safe surgical procedures.
• Assist with safe transportation, transfer and positioning of patients throughout perioperative journey.
• Collaborate with nursing, anaesthetic, surgical and other team members to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Contribute to efficient theatre workflow and turnaround with flexible response to priorities.
• Maintain infection prevention, workplace safety and safe equipment management.
• Support orientation, training and development of new and developing Theatre Technicians.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and continuous improvement in Perioperative Services.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Manual handling

Patient safety

Adaptability

Professional development

Job description

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Operating Theatre Technicians to join our team at the Royal Children’s Hospital. This is an ongoing full time position at 76 hours per fortnight within the Operating Theatres.

As a member of the multidisciplinary perioperative team, you will provide essential technical and operational support to assist in the safe, efficient and effective delivery of surgical care. Working collaboratively with nursing, anaesthetic and surgical teams, you will help prepare and maintain the operating theatre environment and equipment, support the safe transportation and positioning of patients, and contribute to maintaining high standards of infection prevention and patient safety.

This is a dynamic and rewarding role suited to someone who enjoys working as part of a team in a fast-paced clinical environment and is committed to providing high-quality support for children, families and the teams caring for them.

What you’ll achieve:

• Prepare and maintain operating theatres, equipment and technology to support the safe and efficient delivery of surgical procedures.
• Assist with the safe transportation, transfer and positioning of patients throughout their perioperative journey.
• Work collaboratively with nursing, anaesthetic, surgical and other multidisciplinary team members to support safe, high-quality patient care.
• Contribute to efficient theatre workflow and turnaround, responding flexibly to changing clinical and operational priorities.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, workplace health and safety, and safe equipment management.
• Support the orientation, training and development of new, casual and developing Theatre Technicians as required.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and opportunities for continuous improvement within Perioperative Services.

Your skills and experience:

• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work both independently and under direction, demonstrating initiative and appropriate judgement within the scope of the role.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise and respond effectively in a busy and changing clinical environment.
• Ability to safely undertake the physical and manual handling requirements associated with the Theatre Technician role.
• A strong commitment to patient safety, infection prevention and control, and workplace health and safety.
• A flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to respond to changing clinical and operational requirements.
• Commitment to ongoing learning, professional development and maintaining the technical skills and competencies required for the role.

If you are a collaborative, practical and patient-focused team member who enjoys working in a dynamic operating theatre environment, we would love to hear from you.

Classification for this position is Grade 3 (IN09) (Full-Time Ongoing, FTE Base Salary $73,986.64 per annum, plus superannuation)

What we offer:

• Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum (and other additional salary-enhancing options!)
• Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training
• Clinical Education Hub on-site to support continued training and professional development
• Hybrid work model, if applicable to role
• Monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO) – 12 additional leave days per year, if FTE
• Convenient location & close to public transport
• Special events
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities
• Help when you need it most! Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
• Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
• Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets (retail discounts & more)

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

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 offerthe opportunity towork in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer staff benefits such as 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 vaccinated against 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, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.