Theatre Technician Grade 2

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation.
Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE Theatre Technician Grade 2Ongoing, Part Time and Full Time Roles considered About Perioperative Services:The Operating Suite at Peter Mac provides a comprehensive service for patients undergoing complex cancer surgery ranging from endoscopic surgical procedures through to specialised robotic surgery and very complex multi-speciality cases.
The Operating Suite is comprised of: •    8 Operating Theatres (including dedicated endoscopy and brachytherapy rooms)•    2 Da Vinci Xi Surgical Robotic Systems•    Day of Surgery Admissions (DOSA)•    Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) Major surgical focus includes Colorectal, Upper Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary, Breast, Reconstruction, Urology, Melanoma and Plastics, Head and neck, Sarcoma and Vascular, extensive robotic surgery for a number of specialties, High Dose Radiation (Brachytherapy), Intraoperative Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy.
We support patients from across Victoria, Australia and New Zealand. Peter Mac Operating Theatres run Monday to Friday.
There is no rostered weekend, public holiday or night shifts.
Senior Theatre Technicians are required to work occasional On-Call shifts (approx.
1 per week) and be available for weekend On-Call (approx.
8 weekends per year). Skills and experience:•    A minimum of two years' experience as a Theatre Technician (robotics experience desirable).•    Completed Certificate IV in Health Services Assistance Operating Theatre Technical Support or equivalent•    Effective communication skills.•    Excellent time management.•    Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.•    Understanding of Infection Control.•    Sound knowledge of Medical Terminology.•    Knowledge of surgical equipment, patient positioning and OH&S.•    Flexible approach to work and able to be On-Call when required. Renumeration in line with the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector)(Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025.
Theatre Technician Grade 2 (IN8) $65,754 per annum (full-time equivalent).
Additional Nauseous Allowance payments, Experience Allowance, On-Call Allowances where applicable.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary.
Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Adam MarlboroughContact Number: 03 8559 5786Email: ******
Applications Close: 11:59pm Tuesday 3 June 2025. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Position Summary Peter MacCallum 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.

Enterprise Agreement Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025
Classification or Salary Range IN8 – Theatre Technician Grade 2
Immunisation Risk Category Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships Internal Patients and their families  ANUM Team Leaders  Perioperative Nursing Workforce  Other support staff and administrative staff  Other Theatre Technician's within the suite  Relevant departmental managers  Multi-disciplinary clinicians  External Honeywell Contractors  Skills Essential Requirements  Completed Certificate III in Health Services Assistance Operating Theatre Technical Support or equivalent  Knowledge of workflows within a busy operating room and familiarity with the theatre environment.
Excellent communication skills  Ability to read and write English  Demonstrated ability to empathise with patients  Ability to work as a team member in a multidisciplinary environment  Demonstrated ability to accept and follow direction  Demonstrated ability to take initiative in prioritising workload  Neat personal presentation and hygiene  Desirable Requirements  Operates with a high degree of autonomy and accountability  Key Accountabilities Key Accountabilities  Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators  1.
Maintain a safe, clean and tidy environment in accordance with Safe Operating Procedures.
To comply with all the statutory and hospital rules and regulations relating to the health industry.
To be physically able to perform the duties as required, using appropriate methods and techniques  To maintain an accepted standard of performance to ensure a clean uncluttered environment  Attend to routine cleaning of theatre tables and equipment/furniture between cases  Change mop buckets water & mop heads after each use  Clean equipment e.g.
Diathermy, endoscopy towers and urology towers as per the cleaning regimen  Perform other cleaning duties as outlined in the cleaning duties register  Mopping of floors between cases if required  Disposal of soiled liquids, linen and rubbish from operating theatre.
Maintain an organised work environment  Undertake other cleaning duties as requested by coordinator, medical staff and colleagues  Reports faults/damage of equipment to Floor Coordinator  Handle all waste in a manner having regard for policies or procedures  Use correct manual handling procedures in respect of lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, standing and sitting  Observe Infection Control/personal hygiene precautions at all times  Demonstrate safe work practices at all times  Be vigilant and report any item that may be a breach of Occupational Health and Safety requirements  Participate in relevant audits, portfolios and report writing as requested  Recommend any improvement within the hospital and department  Continually strive to maintain the highest standards of work  2.
Have a flexible approach to work with ability to work independently and/or within a team.
Responds in a timely manner to:  Liaising with the multidisciplinary team in relation to patient positioning & equipment requirements  Ensuring the Theatres are ready for use  Trouble shooting basic equipment and positioning aides issues  Awareness of the sterile field and maintaining sterility  Ensuring equipment is placed within the operating theatre in the correct place & connected appropriately e.g.
theatre lights, pendants, Da Vinci robot etc.
Ability to assist and trouble shoot AV issues  Other tasks as required  Contribute to the team effectiveness of the suite and hospital  Carry out the duties in a manner that will fulfill the visions and values of the hospital  Display a willingness to learn, teach and mentor others  Accept responsibility for the standards of work achieved  Escalate workload concerns and or unfinished work to other members of the team to seek assistance in a timely manner  Display a willingness to learn  Work effectively as a team member including assisting nursing staff, local administrative staff, other health professionals and other Theatre Technicians with various duties  Key Accountabilities (Contd..) 3.
Support high quality patient care and a great patient experience with high standards of customer service for patients, carers and staff  Ensure a professional approach to all staff, patients and their visitors by being courteous and helpful  Ensure patient confidentiality at all times  Provide clear and concise communication with all unit staff in the process of performing duties  Provide urgent courier services as requested  Participate in the development of service delivery workflows  Participate in rostering and work allocations  Participate in the performance and appraisal of junior and novice Technicians  To relate well to others through effective communication skills.
To work effectively and harmoniously as a member of a suite based team.
4.
Contribute to a safe work environment for all patients, staff and visitors.
Work is conducted in a manner that will not endanger yourself or others  Demonstrate safe work practices at all times  Follow Peter Mac's Occupational Health & Safety policies and procedures  Demonstrate vigilance and report any item that may breach OH&S requirements  Report any unsafe work practices, hazards, near miss accidents and incidents  Report faults/damage of equipment to Environmental Services Supervisor  Observe Infection Control/personal hygiene precautions at all times  Ensure manual handling principles are practiced at all times  Handle all waste in accordance to hospital procedures  Contribute to safety awareness and promotion by contributing ideas and suggestions  Undertake staff development & skills appraisals  Participate in quality assurance programs, and training and education opportunities.
5.
Continuous Quality Improvement  Infection Control 
Adheres to the principles of Infection Control in accordance with Peter Mac policies and procedures 
Occupational Health & Safety 
Takes all reasonable steps to ensure a safe environment.

Understands emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment.

Privacy 
Adheres to the Peter Mac privacy policy 
Complies with Infection Control policies and procedures 100% of the time.
Completes incident reports 100% of the time and responds appropriately to OH&S incidents.
Attends Health & Safety training on emergency procedures annually and is capable of identifying emergency equipment in place.
Direct care staff will attend the yearly update on theory of fire, code red and orange responses and use of extinguishers.
Follows established procedures  ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
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. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.