Other (Healthcare & Medical)
Full time
Salary: Up to $65263.63 p.a.
+ 11.5% superannuation
St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers).
We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services, and social outreach programs.
As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology, expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services, and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.
St John of God Bendigo Hospital is a 122-bed contemporary private hospital located in central Victoria providing high quality acute medical and surgical health care services for people in Bendigo and surrounding areas.
Your Position at St John of God Bendigo Hospital
As a grade 1 Theatre Technician, you will liaise with all staff in the Operating Suite to assist with the provision of individual holistic care to ensure the highest standard of safe and skilled practice is provided which is consistent with the established objectives of the Nursing Department.
This role will be responsible for assisting the safe transfer of patients to and from the Theatre Suite and assisting with work of a general nature under supervision, such as setting up, cleaning.
The Position
Prepare the Operating Room for each surgical and endoscopic procedure, ensuring the necessary furniture, equipment, appliances, and supplies are at hand and working efficiently.
Liaise with the nursing staff as necessary to ensure complete OR list preparation.
Carry out necessary checks on technical equipment prior to operating lists.
Seek assistance if required.
Assist with correct, safe, gentle, and dignified transfer of the patient within the Theatre Suite in the presence of a member of the nursing staff.
Assist in the safe transfer of the patient to and from theatre trolleys/tables as directed and assist in the lifting and positioning of patients as required.
Assist in maintaining clean theatre corridors, anaesthetic room, theatre suites, and other areas as per hospital according to Infection Control recommendations.
You will have experience with handling standard and specialised operating room equipment and be able to function well in a team and both give and receive appropriate direction.
To succeed you will possess strong organisational skills and demonstrate the ability to prioritise your workload.
Working toward Certificate III in Health Service Assistant is desirable.
Above all, patients will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.
The Benefits
Salary $41.15 per hour (includes casual loading) + 11.5% superannuation Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as: Novated leasing Work-related expenses Self-education and additional superannuation A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave, and well-being programs Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance Dynamic multidisciplinary team St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities.
We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.
For enquiries contact Kayla Simmins, Manager Perioperative, on (03) 5434 3457.
Application closes on 28th November 2024.
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