Theatre Technician | Flexible Part-Time Perioperative

Healthscope; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible roster

Job summary

Knox Private Hospital is seeking a Theatre Technician to join our dedicated Perioperative Services team on a permanent part-time basis. With a flexible roster, you’ll support a fast-paced surgical environment alongside surgeons, nurses and anaesthetic teams in one of Victoria’s largest private hospitals.

The successful candidate will have a Certificate III/IV in Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Technician) or equivalent, with knowledge of theatre equipment and perioperative safety.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Technician) or equivalent with clinical placement.
• Sound knowledge of theatre equipment and perioperative safe work practices.
• Previous experience providing patient care within a healthcare setting.
• Strong commitment to teamwork, accountability and patient safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and documentation skills.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to exceptional service.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the role.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality care and support to patients throughout their surgical journey.
• Preparing operating theatres and equipment prior to procedures.
• Assisting with patient positioning, transfers and safe patient handling practices.
• Supporting Team Time Out processes and correct-site surgery protocols.
• Transporting patients safely to and from theatre areas.
• Ensuring theatre equipment is correctly positioned, operational and appropriately maintained.
• Maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness and infection prevention between procedures and at the completion of operating lists.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure outstanding patient outcomes.

Job description

Knox Private Hospital is seeking a Theatre Technician to join our dedicated Perioperative Services team on a permanent part-time basis. With a flexible roster, you’ll support a fast-paced surgical environment alongside surgeons, nurses and anaesthetic teams in one of Victoria’s largest private hospitals.

The successful candidate will have a Certificate III/IV in Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Technician) or equivalent, with knowledge of theatre equipment and perioperative safety.