Theatre Technician - Team Leader

Your Position at St John of God Bendigo Hospital

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to lead our Perioperative Services team as the Theatre Technician Team Leader.

In this crucial role youll be responsible for supervising all Theatre Technicians ensuring the team maintains the highest standards of patient care. Your duties will include managing team rosters in collaboration with the Theatre ANUM overseeing the care and maintenance of all departmental equipment.

You will also play a key role in the professional development of your team providing guidance conducting performance appraisals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

The Position

• Responsible for the supervision of all Theatre Technicians in the Perioperative Services Team.

• Responsible for the Theatre Technician team rostering in collaboration with the Theatre ANUM.

• Responsible for care and maintenance of all equipment in the department.

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

• Responsible for the placement of Theatre Technician Students; liaising with the RTO students and organising their placement whilst on site.

• Overall responsibility for the operating rooms for each surgical and endoscopic procedure ensuring the necessary furniture equipment appliances and supplies are at hand and working efficiently.

• Ensure monitoring equipment is correctly positioned and set for the anticipated surgery and be available to trouble shoot technical problems related to same or to source assistance if required.

• Assist in safe transfer of patients to and from the Wards to Holding Bays and to Theatres and correct positioning of patients to and from the theatre table.

• Ensure monitoring equipment is correctly positioned and set for the anticipated surgery and be available to trouble shoot technical problems related to same or to source assistance if required.

You will hold a Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technician Support along with extensive experience working in all areas of the operating suite and a comprehensive knowledge of the clinical specialities offered at the hospital.

To succeed in this role you will require a sound understanding of legislation and standards related to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) compliance matters and WorkCover requirements. You will also possess effective communication skills demonstrating sensitivity empathy and respect in all interactions. Strong organisational skills and the ability to effectively prioritise tasks in a busy environment is essential.

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

We can offer you

• Salary $78 638 per annum (pro rata for part time) plus12% superannuation

• Permanent Part time Position working up to 64 hours a fortnight.

• 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

  • 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

For enquiries contact Kayla Simmins Manager Perioperative on (03)

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.