The Role
An opportunity has become available for several Operating Theatre Assistants to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 10 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Assist in the transportation of patients from various locations within the hospital, from beds and trolleys, from on and off the operating table
- Ensure equipment used in patient care is maintained in a serviceable condition, and if faults are detected report and document for repair
- Assist in codes e.g., repositioning, collecting equipment, running bloods, ensuring equipment is setup and tracking where required
- Communicate effectively and regularly with other theatre staff
- Follow policies, procedures and instructions relating to work health and safety that are relevant to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality and safe services in the workplace
About you
**To be successful in this position you will require**:
- While not mandatory, a relevant qualification would be well regarded
- Up to date manual handling
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Hepatitis B and COVID 19
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be completed
**Benefits**:
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- Up to 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
Salary
- Casual
- Base salary ranging from $37.56 - $39.24 per hour
About Us
Environmental Services is a multi-skilled department which provides cost effective health care support services to clinical staff caring for the patients and visitors of the Gold Coast Health Service Hospitals. The department is responsible for a wide range of functions including cleaning, porterage, bed cleaning, linen delivery, waste management and operating suite support. Based in Southport and Robina.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
**Job Ad reference**: GC452467