Location: Melbourne
Job type: Not provided
Organisation: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
**Salary**: Salary not specified
Occupation: Medical
Reference: 22805
Peter Mac is one of a handful of integrated cancer research, education and treatment centres in the world. Each day our team strives to provide the very best in cancer care, even better treatments and potential cancer cures for all people affected by cancer.
Globally, we are facing one of the most pivotal times in the pursuit of cancer cures, and Peter Mac stands at its forefront. Together, we aim to lead a new era of cancer prevention, care and discovery, supported by state-of-the-art facilities at our new home within the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre building.
**Your role in our future.
- The Operating Suite at Peter Mac is currently recruiting experienced Theatre Technicians to join our casual bank. Applicants must have a Certificate III in Operating Theatre Technical Support, have enough experience to work independently and be flexible to fill in staff shortfalls as required.
Our Operating Suite manages patients across Victoria, Australia and New Zealand and offers a broad variety of specialities including brachytherapy and robotic surgery.
- The Theatre Technician position works closely with medical and nursing staff to support the patient's journey and experience of care by providing a range of specialised technical support services.
- **The role encompasses**:
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- Providing assistance to nursing and medical staff before, during and after surgery
- Providing safe positioning of patients on the operating table and when transferring patients
- Assisting with Anaesthetic positioning
- Ensuring theatre equipment is available at all times and in good working order
- Maintaining a high standard of cleaning and housekeeping to support infection control and patient comfort
- Transporting patients and or equipment with the department in a timely manner
- Maintaining the clinical environment by replenishing stock, disposing of waste, and putting new stock away
**To be successful in this role you will demonstrate**:
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- Ability to prioritise and work independently in a fast paced environment
- Good communication and problem solving skills
- Actively promoting positivity and teamwork across all areas
- High level of accountability and demonstrate a strong, supportive and encouraging style
- Multi-skilled and flexible to work in different areas of the Operating Suite
For further information about this opportunity, please review the position description or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.
**Why work for Peter Mac:
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.