#523054 Operating Theatre Assistant
Department of Perioperative Services
Calvary Mater Newcastle
Permanent Full-Time
Permanent Full-Time
**Salary Classification**: Anaesthetic Operating Theatre Technician
**Remuneration**: $31.31 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging options designed to reduce your taxable income!
About the role
The Operating Theatre Technician provides technical services in the operating theatre including the transfer of patients, cleaning duties, maintenance of equipment and routine stocktake.
The Operating Theatre Assistant is essential to the process flow of the operating theatre and works under the direction of the Nurse Manager. This position involves a seven-day roster with on call and overtime responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Support the transfer of patients to and from the Operating Theatre.
Complete regular cleaning tasks to ensure a safe and hygienic environment.
Prioritise and implement planned care to achieve expected outcomes of established priorities.
Ensure adequate routine stock supplies in the Theatre suite by ordering supplies as necessary or directed by the Nurse Manager.
What you bring
Strong willingness to learn.
Commitment to customer service.
Ability to work proficiently in periods of high demand and activity.
Demonstrated communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
WHY JOIN US?
CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter Current England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:
Gender Neutral parental leave
Superannuation contributions
ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
Novated leasing available for eligible employees
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!
HOW DO YOU APPLY?
Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
Attach a current resume.
Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)
**Please note the following**:
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.