Theatre Technician

Barwon Health; Barwon Downs; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Wellbeing program

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

Barwon Health is inviting applications for a Theatre Technician to support the operating theatre team at University Hospital Geelong. This role covers patient preparation, theatre readiness and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, quality care.

Grade 3–5 levels require progressively 24 to 48 months of theatre experience, with leadership potential and commitment to training. Permanent part-time or full-time positions (76 hours per fortnight) are available.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Theatre Technician in a hospital setting is desirable.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality theatre support within scope of practice.
• Prepare, position and transfer patients for procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean theatre environment and report issues.
• Participate in mandatory training and quality improvement activities.

Job description

An opportunity for a Theatre Technician to join the team at University Hospital Geelong today!

• Extend your career at a health service a stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
• Work with a passionate dynamic team who are committed to delivering great care
• Permanent part-time or fulltime opportunities available - (76 hours per fortnight)

About the role

As a Theatre Technician, you work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team in the provision of patient focused holistic health care in order to deliver a quality service and ensure positive patient outcomes achieve desired clinical outcomes.

Key responsibilities

Grade 3

• Provide safe, high-quality theatre support within the scope of practice of a Theatre Technician.
• Ensure patients are safely prepared, positioned and transferred, while maintaining a clean, safe and well-prepared theatre environment.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, communicating respectfully and contributing to an efficient daily workload.
• Maintain equipment, report incidents and hazards appropriately, and participate in mandatory training, professional development and quality improvement activities.

Grade 4

• Provide high-quality theatre support within scope of practice, ensuring patients are safely prepared, positioned and transferred for procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean and well-prepared theatre environment, including ensuring equipment is operational and reporting incidents, hazards and risks appropriately.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and the multidisciplinary team, demonstrating strong communication, teamwork and professional behaviour while supporting an efficient daily workload.
• Maintain professional knowledge and skills through mandatory and role-specific training, adherence to relevant standards and policies, and active participation in quality improvement activities.

Grade 5

• Provide high-quality theatre support within scope of practice, coordinating daily workloads and liaising with colleagues to ensure safe, efficient and timely patient care.
• Promote a high standard of safe practice and theatre operations, including patient preparation and transfers, equipment readiness, infection prevention, risk management and reporting of incidents and hazards.
• Provide leadership and support to other Theatre Technicians by modelling professional behaviour, effective communication and teamwork, and assisting with the training and development of colleagues.
• Contribute to service improvement through participation in quality improvement activities, special projects and reporting, while maintaining compliance with relevant standards, Barwon Health policies, mandatory training and OHS requirements.

What we’re looking for

Grade 3

• Minimum 24 months’ experience working as a Theatre Technician.
• Demonstrated good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to participate in on-the-job training and skills development.
• Basic computer skills and availability to work shifts required to support a 24-hour, 7-day service.

Grade 4

• Minimum 36 months’ experience working as a Theatre Technician.
• Demonstrated strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to participate in on-the-job training and ongoing skills development.
• Basic computer skills and availability to work shifts required to support a 24-hour, 7-day service.

Grade 5

• Minimum 48 months’ experience working as a Theatre Technician, including at least 12 months’ experience at Grade 4 level.
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge and experience across all areas of the operating suite and relevant Theatre Technician clinical specialties.
• Demonstrated exceptional communication, organisational and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated leadership, flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to support colleagues, embrace change and contribute to a 24-hour, 7-day service.

Position Description Grade 3

Position Description Grade 4

Position Description Grade 5

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction

A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Attractive salary packaging benefits

Living expenses capped at $9,010

Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at ************@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)