Theatre Technician (PT) - Flexible Hours in Private Hospital

Healthscope; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team culture

Flexible working hours

Professional development

Career growth

Leading technology

Meaningful patient care

Job summary

Knox Private Hospital in Melbourne's east is seeking a Theatre Technician to join our Perioperative Services team on a permanent part-time basis. The role offers 60 hours per fortnight with a flexible roster negotiated to suit you, supporting a fast-paced surgical environment.

You will work alongside experienced surgeons, nurses and anaesthetic teams to prepare theatres, ensure patient safety and deliver high-quality care across a range of specialties.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Technician) or currently enrolled with clinical placement.
• Sound knowledge of theatre equipment and perioperative safe work practices.
• Previous experience providing patient care in 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.

Skills

Sound knowledge of theatre equipment &

Previous patient care experience

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Troubleshooting

Customer-focused service

Physical demands

Education

Certificate III/IV in Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Technician)

Job description

Knox Private Hospital in Melbourne's east is seeking a Theatre Technician to join our Perioperative Services team on a permanent part-time basis. The role offers 60 hours per fortnight with a flexible roster negotiated to suit you, supporting a fast-paced surgical environment.

You will work alongside experienced surgeons, nurses and anaesthetic teams to prepare theatres, ensure patient safety and deliver high-quality care across a range of specialties.