Anaesthetic Technician - St Andrews Day Surgery Centre

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Anaesthetic Technician | St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital – Day Surgery Centre
Employment Term: Permanent Full Time and Part Time opportunities available
Location: located opposite Roma St Parklands, St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital is just a short walk to Brisbane city
Remuneration: $34.10 - $42.11 p/h + 11.5% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances
Make a meaningful difference with St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital Day Surgery Centre
We’re looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.
An integral part of our team at St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital Day Surgery Centre as a Anaesthetic Technician, you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.
St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital Day Surgery Centre is an extension of St Andrews War Memorial Hospital. The brand-new surgery centre offers a dedicated day surgery experience and a wide range of procedures for patients who do not require an overnight stay in hospital.
The purpose-built surgical centre is located opposite the main hospital within St Andrew’s Place on North St, Spring Hill, and features two procedure rooms, an operating theatre, as well as admission and recovery spaces. The centre has been designed to meet the growing demand for surgical treatment at St Andrew’s, and changing patient and clinician preferences for same-day procedures. By bringing together the finest medical experts, care and technology, we’re able to deliver personalised care and world-class results.
Let’s make a meaningful difference, together.
What makes a difference for you?

Based in Brisbane since 1958, we’ve developed connections that go far beyond our home, occupying a unique place in the hearts and minds of our community providing world-class health care and first-class treatment results.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
• Subsidised Parking
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months’ service, in addition to the government scheme
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
• Professional development, through Graduate Certificates, skills development courses, bursaries, grants and partnerships with leading Universities (Hospitals).
• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

Your part in St Andrew’s War Memorial Day Surgery Centre
As an Anaesthetic Technician you will provide support to anaesthetists during complex and high-acuity surgical procedures, including cardiac, paediatric, and neuro surgeries.
The position is based within a newly purpose-built surgical centre and features two procedure rooms, an operating theatre, as well as admission and recovery spaces where you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient administration of anaesthesia.

What Makes a difference for us?

• Anaesthetic Technician Qualification
• Minimum of 2 (two) years of experience as an anaesthetic assistant in an operating theatre environment.
• Australian Working Rights (We are unable to provide sponsorships at this time)
• Experience in anaesthesia care, including cardiac, paediatric, and neuro surgeries advantageous
• Knowledge of advanced anaesthetic equipment, monitoring techniques, and emergency management protocols.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment with multiple complex cases.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to handle stressful and dynamic situations.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.
• Flexibility to work across a rotating roster between 6am - 6pm, Mon - Fri
• Availability to commence 24th March 2025

St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital is proudly part of the UnitingCare family, we’d love you to be too.
At St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, we offer world-class health care to families across Queensland and from interstate and are leaders in Cardiac services, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery (including deep brain stimulation), Vascular surgery and Rehabilitation. By bringing together the finest medical experts, care and technology, we’re able to deliver personalised care and world-class results.
Joining St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16, 500 staff and 9, 000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.
Start making a difference today
Diversity & Inclusion
Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.
Safe workplace
We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplace

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