Theatre Technician

Northeast Health Wangaratta; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Well-being programs

Job summary

Northeast Health Wangaratta is seeking an operating theatre technician to join its theatre team. This role focuses on safe, efficient and competent care for patients undergoing surgery and recovery, working closely with theatre staff.

The successful applicant should demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and be prepared for shift work including weekends. Prior experience and certification in this area would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated sound communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work shift work including weekends.
• Certification in operating theatre area is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in theatre operations and recovery to ensure safe, efficient patient care.
• Collaborate with the theatre team to support patient safety and workflow.

Skills

Sound communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Certification in Operating Theatre or relevant field

Job description

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified and interested people that would like to develop their career within the operating theatre.

An operating theatre technician is an integral part of the theatre team and is responsible in partnership for the safe, efficient and competent care of clients undergoing surgery and recovery.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate sound communication, interpersonal and organizational skills and be able to work shift work including weekends. Previous experience and certification in this area would be an advantage.

Our Region:

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
• We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
• Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Support for our diverse workforce