Casual Theatre Tech

at  St John of God Health Care

Your role at St John of God St John of God Geelong Hospital
The Grade 1 theatre technician is responsible for transporting, setting up, cleaning and maintaining theatre equipment and assisting with the positioning of patients in the theatre complex. Grade 1 theatre technicians are required to perform work of a general nature under the supervision of a grade 3 or 4 theatre technician or manager.

The Position

• Prepare the Operating Room for each surgical and endoscopic procedure, ensuring the necessary furniture, equipment, appliances and supplies are at hand and working efficiently.
• Carry out necessary checks on technical equipment prior to operating lists. Seek assistance as required.
• Communicate effectively with all customers and patients using the appropriate channels, utilising appropriate formal and informal channels of communication.
• Participate in, contribute to and implement quality improvement and risk management into all aspects of service.
• Adhere to all applicable St John of God Health Care policies and guidelines.
• Take reasonable care of themselves and others.
• Not to interfere, bypass or misuse any system or equipment provided for health, safety and welfare purposes.

You will have understanding of Legislation and standards related to OH&S, with ability to work well in a team environment and relate to others in a professional manner, and analytical team work skills.
To be successful, you will be customer focused with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, planning and organisational skills and analytical and team work skills. Experience in the Health Care industry, preferably within a hospital setting, or Certificate III in Health Services or Operating Theatre Technician, is highly regarded.
Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $60,000 to $63,000, plus 11% superannuation
• Generous salary packaging options
• Up to $15900 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent, or other everyday living expenses
• Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
• Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses
• A welcoming & supportive culture
• Flexible work options
• Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance
• Option to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave
• Dynamic role in multidisciplinary team

For enquiries contact Gregory Mangan, Manager Perioperative Services, on +61 3 5226 1393
St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.
All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19 and Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role

Please refer the Job description for details