Fixed Term, Full Time, 76 hours per fortnight.
Commencing ASAP for a 12 month period.
Theatre Technician, Grade 1 (IN7) $28.84737 p/h
With the exciting expansion of our surgical services we have a wonderful opportunity for someone to join our diverse team of surgeons, anaesthetists and dedicated nurses as a Theatre Technician in Training.
This position involves a combination of in‐house and external training so applicants must be able to commit to the full 12 month period.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the safe transfer and positioning of patients, cleaning, setting up, and maintenance of equipment. The Theatre Technician in Training will work with other technicians as part of a multidisciplinary perioperative team.
The ideal applicant will be someone who has:
* Enthusiasm and flexibility in their working hours – there are various shifts depending on the theatre lists.
* Previous manual handling and/or patient transportation experience – highly desirable.
* Capability to work in a physically demanding environment.
* Good professional communication skills.
* Previous experience within a hospital or health care setting.
* Ability to work in all areas of the operating room suite and in the specialties offered.
* Knowledge of Infection Control Principles & Occupational Health & Safety requirements.
* Ability to work effectively with a diverse team of people.
* Willingness to work a rotating roster of morning and afternoon shifts: 0730 to 2100 Monday – Friday.
IMPORTANT: All staff employed in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated for Influenza unless a valid exemption applies. Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required prior to commencement.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Access to employee assistance program.
* Salary packaging.
* Free parking.
Working with us
All appointments are subject to satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six‐month probationary period applies to all new appointments.
* Applications will be assessed as they are received, and the position may close once a suitable candidate is appointed.
How to apply
Further information is in the Position Description. Applications are to be submitted by selecting "Apply Now" and should include a current CV, a response to the key selection criteria (as outlined in the Position Description) and a covering letter. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least two professional referees. For further queries, contact Elise Parry – Deputy Nurse Unit Manager on 5623 0779.
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