Theatre Technician

Your Position at St John of God Bendigo Hospital

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.

They are 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 our 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.

• Assists 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 ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

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.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.