Theatre Technician

Epworth Geelong located in Waurn Ponds is seeking experienced Theatre Technicians to join our dynamic Perioperative Team. Opportunities for motivated and experienced Theatre Technicians are available in full-time part-time and casual positions.

We offer a flexible work environment supporting work/life balance opportunities for career development salary packaging and staff benefits.

A great opportunity to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients within the newly opened and expanded theatre facilities at Epworth Geelong.

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
• Having an inclusive mindset to thrive in a multi-cultural environment

To be successful in this role

You want to join a dynamic team who are 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.

You will have:

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Specialising in Operating Theatre Technician)
• Be flexible with good communication skills and a willingness to learn
• An understanding of medical terminology and be able to fulfil the technical requirements of the role
• Have best practice in delivering patient centred care
• Have well-developed understanding of relevant safe work practices

Position Description          Inherent Requirements

About Geelong

Epworth Geelong located adjacent to Deakin Universitys Medical School in Waurn Ponds is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. This brand new hospital provides exciting career opportunities to doctors nurses allied health professionals and support staff. It features contemporary design cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical surgical and rehabilitation services.

Qualifications :

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Specialising in Operating Theatre Technician) or above

Additional Information :

Why Join Epworth

At Epworth its a community.

Its the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient addition to this you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15900 pre-tax annually leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

At Epworth we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people.  We care about keeping everyone safe.  We care about valuing and empowering our people and growing careers.  And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive and contribute to our communities.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples people with disability mature-age and young job seekers members of the LGBTIQA community and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable inclusive and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

The annual salary range for Theatre Technicians AUD $59718 - $73037 super entitlements dependent on year level (prorated for part-time).

Enquire/ Apply

Sound interesting To apply click the Im Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information refer to the attached position description or contact  or phone (03).

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare subject to reasonable exemptions that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all across race ability ethnicity gender age sexuality cultures and beliefs that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth we care.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time