Anaesthetic Technician | St Andrews War Memorial Hospital
* Employment Term: Casual Opportunities
* Location: located opposite Roma St Parklands, St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital is just a short walk to Brisbane city
* Remuneration: $ $43.59/ hr + 12% Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances
Make a meaningful difference with St Andrews War Memorial Hospital
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, world-class results and make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
An integral part of our team, as an 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. Let's make a meaningful difference, together
Your part in our St Andrews War Memorial Hospital team
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 busy 14-theatre environment, including a hybrid operating theatre, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient administration of anaesthesia.
* Work in a busy, 14-theatre setting, including a hybrid theatre for cutting-edge procedures.
* Manage high-acuity and emergency cases that require rapid assessment and intervention.
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver seamless care for patients undergoing complex and urgent surgeries.
* Provide anaesthetic support for a wide range of complex surgeries, including cardiac, paediatric, and neuro operations.
* Mentor and guide junior nurses and theatre staff in the provision of anaesthetic care.
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 complex anaesthesia care, including cardiac, paediatric, and neuro surgeries.
* 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.
* Willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with hospitals infection control requirements
Desirable Attributes:
* Experience working in a hybrid operating theatre or advanced surgical settings.
* Advanced Life Support (ALS) or similar resuscitation certification.
* Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or equivalent (for paediatric anaesthesia care).
* Experience with neuroanaesthesia and cardiothoracic surgery
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience.
Please note that visa or sponsorship opportunities are not available for this position.
What makes a difference for you?
* NFP Salary Packaging: 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. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging Explained
* Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
* A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
* 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
* Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
* A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
We'd love you to be part of our UnitingCare family
By joining our Hospitals, 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 17,500 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.
Child safe, Child friendly
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:
* provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children
* implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services
* appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur
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, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.