Theatre Technicians

Your role at St John of God Geelong Hospital

The Grade 1 theatre technician is responsible for transporting setting up cleaning and maintaining theatre equipment and assisting with the positioning of patients in the theatre complex. Grade 1 theatre technicians are required to perform work of a general nature under the supervision of a grade 3 or 4 theatre technician or manager.

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.

• Carry out necessary checks on technical equipment prior to operating lists. Seek assistance as required.

• Communicate effectively with all customers and patients using the appropriate channels utilising appropriate formal and informal channels of communication.

• Participate in contribute to and implement quality improvement and risk management into all aspects of service.

• Adhere to all applicable St John of God Health Care policies and guidelines.

• Take reasonable care of themselves and others.

• Not to interfere bypass or misuse any system or equipment provided for health safety and welfare purposes.

You will have understanding of Legislation and standards related to OH&S with ability to work well in a team environment and relate to others in a professional manner and analytical team work skills.

To be successful you will be customer focused with welldeveloped interpersonal and communication skills planning and organisational skills and analytical and team work skills. Experience in the Health Care industry preferably within a hospital setting or Certificate III in Health Services or Operating Theatre Technician is highly regarded.

Above all patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $41.15 per hour (casual loading included) plus 11.5% superannuation

• Casual position available

• Salary packaging up to $18550 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

  • selfeducation and

  • additional superannuation

• A welcoming & supportive culture

• 5 week Annual leave

• Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance

• Option to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave

Dynamic role in multidisciplinary team

For enquiries contact Rebecca McFadzen Deputy Director of Nursing on

Application closes on 30th May 2025

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 wellbeing.

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.