Theatre Technician
Job Overview
Working within Perioperative Services at Epworth, you can choose to join our team on a casual, part-time or full-time basis as a Theatre Technician. Opportunities available at Epworth Eastern, Freemasons and Richmond. (Please indicate your preferred hospital in your cover letter).
You will be responsible for providing quality service with patient care, equipment handling and transport services while contributing to the overall performance of the operating suite.
You will make an impact by:
- Assisting clinicians and team members with patient preparation
- Preparing and maintaining operating suite equipment
- Providing safe patient transport within the operating suite and interdepartmental transfers
To be successful in this role:
You want to join a dynamic team who is committed to delivering an exceptional patient experience with a focus on safety-first. You are a good communicator with a natural ability to show compassion and empathy to patients. Professional in your work, you have a strong attention to detail and are quick to learn and adapt.
- Cert III Theatre Technician qualification and above
- Minimum 6 months theatre technician experience following qualification
- Clear understanding and use of medical terminology
- Understanding of, and ability to set-up medical devices
- Ability to work a rotating roster (mix of AM, PM, twilight and weekend shifts)
Position Description Inherent Requirements
About Epworth Freemasons
Epworth Freemasons consists of two sites. The Main Hospital is on Albert Street East Melbourne has a total of 12 operating theatres. The Victoria Parade site is just across the road and consists of an additional 6 theatres, including our Maternity wards. We often share staff across the two sites.
Freemason’s primary specialities include: Orthopaedics, Gynaecology/ IVF, Urology, General, Plastics, ENT, Maxfax, Ophthalmology and Endoscopy.
About Epworth Eastern
Located in Box Hill, Epworth Eastern is a state-of-the-art facility with 14 theatres and expansion of ICU to 12 beds. Epworth Eastern maintains a broad clinical focus from cardiac, vascular, orthopaedic and general surgery to oncology, urology and endoscopy services. Our redeveloped site delivers positive, meaningful, and sustainable impact on the health and well being of our community, delivering much needed health care services and facilities in Melbourne's east.
About Epworth Richmond
Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing, fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside top-flight practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills, broaden your experience and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialities, treatment options and the latest in technology. Epworth will support you to provide the best possible care to our patients by continually investing in your education, better facilities and technologies.