Theatre Assistant

Westmead Private Hospital; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Salary packaging

Flexible rostering

Wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Job summary

Westmead Private Hospital is seeking a Theatre Assistant with a strong customer focus to join the theatre department on a permanent, full-time basis. You will assist clinical staff, set up stock and equipment for procedures, and help maintain infection control across the operating environment.

Available to work afternoon shifts, you will contribute to patient comfort and safety while collaborating with a supportive management team in a modern facility that emphasises education and professional

Qualifications

• Interest in patient care and customer service.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Willingness to develop hospital procedures knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical staff in the theatre department.
• Set up consumables and stock for procedures and equipment checks.
• Maintain infection control through cleaning of theatre and equipment.
• Position patients safely for procedures under supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III/IV or AIN Certificate

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic individual with a strong customer focus to fill the role of a Theatre Assistant on apermanent, full-time basis.

About the Role

As a Theatre Assistant, you will be working in the theatre department with responsibilities including:

• Working with and assisting clinical staff.
• Setting up consumables and other specialty stock toensuretheatres are set up for surgical procedures and equipment has been checked.
• Maintaining high standards of infection control through environmental cleaning of the operating theatre and equipment.
• Assisting with the safe positioning of patients for surgical procedures under the direction of clinical staff.

In this role you will have access to an outstanding working environment, modern facilities, innovative education programs and a supportive management team.

About You

An interest in patient care is essential to succeed in this role. You will have excellent communication skills and a willingness to develop a working knowledge of hospital procedures. You will be a motivated, positive individual and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.

You will also bring:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effective within a team environment and independently
• Excellent patient and customer service focus
• Available to work afternoon shifts.
• Certificate III or Certificate IV Level in relatable field or AIN Certificate (Desirable)
• Prior experience in a similar role (Desirable)

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

Grow your careerwith recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy

Save more every daywith Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more

Enjoy peace of mindwith lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts

Find balancethrough flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7

Increase your take-home paythrough salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff

A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally

A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.