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Form of workThe Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is a world class specialist hospital in eye and ear care providing services across Victoria. As Australia’s only specialist eye, ear, nose and throat hospital, the Eye and Ear has been providing care for the senses for 150 years. The Eye and Ear has almost 60 different outpatient clinics for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of vision and hearing loss and provides a 24-hour emergency eye and ear, nose and throat service. Every year the Eye and Ear cares for over 220,000 patients, with over 160,000 outpatients, nearly 44,000 emergency patients and over 17,000 inpatients. The hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment to create a modern internal structure and to improve access for patients, visitors and staff.
Our Vision
A world leader providing exceptional care
Our Mission
We aspire to be the world’s leading eye and ear health service through:
- Outstanding patient experience
- Exemplary leadership
- Inspiring our people
- Building a platform for the future
Our Values - Integrity, Care, Teamwork, Excellence
About the Role - HEAD THEATRE TECHNICIAN
We are seeking a motivated and innovative person for our newly created position as Head Theatre Technician. In this role you will be required to lead a small team of Theatre Technicians to ensure smooth and safe running of the operating theatre, set practice standards for Theatre Technicians, improve flow including equipment movement and improve the process for the planning of equipment maintenance and repairs. Successful candidates will be able to work independently, have high level communication skills and extensive operating theatre experience. Previous management experience is preferred. The role will include:
- Preparing operating theatres for procedures
- Working alongside and communicating with nursing management to create appropriate allocations and teams
- Liaising with external groups such as biomedical engineering and company representatives in relation to equipment repair and servicing
- Arranging and/or providing in-service education to technician staff on equipment use, maintenance and safety and
- Staff rostering and performance management.
If you would like further information about this role, please contact the hiring manager Candace Laing on 03 9929 8*** to discuss.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, a working with children check (if applicable) and evidence of vaccination status. All staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (3 doses) and for clinical staff, patient facing staff and staff working in clinical areas, it is a mandatory requirement to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination.
Centrally located, close to public transport and a short walk to the CBD, we offer considerable employee benefits, including salary packaging, subsidised car parking as well as educational support.
The Eye and Ear is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment free from harassment or discrimination and to promoting cultural diversity and awareness in the workplace.
The Eye and Ear is a smoke free environment.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
At The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, we are committed to supporting people with disability to gain employment and develop their careers; we encourage you to apply.
