Theatre Technician

Epworth; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 57,744 - 70,910; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Educational scholarships

Purchase additional leave

Reduced health service costs

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Melbourne is seeking a Theatre Technician to join their team. The role involves assisting with patient preparation, maintaining operating room equipment, and providing patient transport. Required qualifications include a Certificate III in Theatre Technology and clinical experience. The position offers flexible working hours and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months clinical experience as a theatre technician in an acute operating theatre.
• Ability to set up and utilize medical devices in theatre.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians and team members with patient preparation.
• Prepare and maintain operating suite equipment.
• Provide safe patient transport within the operating suite.

Skills

Understanding of medical terminology

Flexibility in working hours

Experience in handling medical devices

Education

Certificate III Theatre Technician

Job description

Overview

Epworth Eastern has opportunities to join our wonderful and supportive team on a casual, part-time or full-time basis as a Theatre Technician.

Join our dynamic team that is committed to delivering an exceptional patient experience with a focus on safety first. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality service, patient care, handling equipment, and transportation services while contributing to the overall performance of the operating suite.

Responsibilities

• Assisting clinicians and team members with patient preparation
• Preparing and maintaining operating suite equipment
• Providing safe patient transport within the operating suite and interdepartmental transfers

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Certificate III Theatre Technician qualification
• Minimum 12 months clinical experience as a theatre technician in an acute operating theatre
• You must have a clear understanding and use of medical terminology
• Understanding of, and ability to set-up medical devices / theatres
• Flexible working arrangements to best match your work/life balance committed to a rotating roster (mix of AM, PM, twilight and Saturday shifts)

About Epworth Eastern

Position Description Inherent Requirements Located in Box Hill, Epworth Eastern is a state-of-the-art facility with 14 theatres and expansion of ICU to 12 beds. Epworth Eastern maintains a broad clinical focus from cardiac, vascular, orthopaedic and general surgery to oncology, urology and endoscopy services. Our redeveloped site delivers positive, meaningful, and sustainable impact on the health and well being of our community, delivering much needed health care services and facilities in Melbourne's east.

Additional Information

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

The annual salary range for Theatre Technicians – AUD $57,744 - $70,910 + super + entitlements dependent on year level (prorated for part-time).

Enquire/ Apply

To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter. For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact [e-mail] or phone [phone].

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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