Theatre Technician

The Royal Melbourne Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $12,000 tax‑sac

Generous leave entitlements

Monthly accrued day off (role/EBA)

Onsite parking options

Staff health services

Close to public transport

Job summary

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is seeking a passionate Theatre Technician to support the Cardiac Investigative Services across three Cardiac Catheter Laboratories.

You will assist with elective and emergency cardiac procedures, prep for theatre, help maintain sterile environments, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a 24/7 on-call setting. This part-time role offers meaningful work in a premier public hospital.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Health (Patient Services) is essential.
• At least 6 months’ healthcare experience beyond Certificate III placements.
• Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support is desirable.
• Previous theatre, Cardiac Catheter Laboratory or Interventional Radiology experience is desirable.
• Availability to work a range of shifts.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe and efficientjourneyof patients through 2SE, Cath Lab and Cardiology ward
• Undertake standard duties of a theatre technician, which include supporting elective and emergency procedures & responding to the needs of the department and service.
• Be working as a member of a multidisciplinary team and willbe requiredto provide a highly responsive and flexible service to patients and their carers
• Ensure that theCath Lab/procedure roomis clean and efficiently set up for all procedures, according to thecheckList and the equipmentrequiredfor the procedure are sterilised and available prior to the start of the procedure.
• Clean and return used equipment to CSSD , as well as clean theCath Labfloor and empty all linen bins and assist in patient transfers.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Shift flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Health (Patient Services)

Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support

Job description

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Theatre Technician -CardiacInvestigative Services

• Part time ongoing position | 16 hours per fortnight
• Support specialised cardiac procedures across three Cardiac Catheter Laboratories.
• Salary packaging | Close to public transport

About The Role

Join the RMH Cardiac Services team as a Theatre Technician, supporting patients undergoing elective and emergency cardiac procedures across our three Cardiac Catheter Laboratories, which operate a 24/7 on-call service. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team in a specialist cardiac environment delivering a wide range of procedures, including coronary angiography, pacemaker and ICD procedures, TAVI and complex cardiac interventions.

You’ll also support the Cardiology Day Ward and pre-admission clinic, helping prepare patients for procedures and surgery and supporting safe, efficient patient flow. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality cardiac care within a collaborative, team-focused service.

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate safe and efficientjourneyof patients through 2SE, Cath Lab and Cardiology ward
• Undertake standard duties of a theatre technician, which include supporting elective and emergency procedures & responding to the needs of the department and service.
• Be working as a member of a multidisciplinary team and willbe requiredto provide a highly responsive and flexible service to patients and their carers
• Ensure that theCath Lab/procedure roomis clean and efficiently set up for all procedures, according to thecheckList and the equipmentrequiredfor the procedure are sterilised and available prior to the start of the procedure.
• Clean and return used equipment to CSSD , as well as clean theCath Labfloor and empty all linen bins and assist in patient transfers.

About You

• Certificate III in Health (Patient Services) is essential.
• At least 6 months’ healthcare experience beyond Certificate III placements.
• Availability to work a range of shifts,
• Commitment to the Melbourne Way: putting people first, leading with kindness and achieving excellence together.

Highly desirable

• Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technical Support.
• Previous experience in a theatre, Cardiac Catheter Laboratory or Interventional Radiology setting.

Benefits Of Working At RMH

• Meaningful Work Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
• Work in the Parkville Precinct Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.