AddressJob Title: Medical Theatre Technician FULL TIME
Tasks and Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Preparing Operating Rooms: Setting up the operating room with the necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies for surgical procedures.
- Sterilizing Equipment: Ensuring that all surgical instruments and equipment are properly sterilized and maintained according to healthcare regulations and standards.
- Assisting Surgeons and Nurses: Providing support to surgeons and nurses during surgical procedures by passing instruments, handling specimens, and maintaining a sterile field.
- Monitoring Patients: Monitoring patients' vital signs and assisting with positioning during surgery to ensure their safety and comfort.
- Operating Equipment: Operating and maintaining specialized surgical equipment, such as anesthesia machines, surgical lights, and suction devices.
- Maintaining Inventory: Keeping track of surgical supplies and equipment inventory, restocking as needed, and ensuring that all items are properly stored and organized.
- Ensuring Safety and Compliance: Adhering to strict safety protocols and infection control measures to minimize the risk of cross-contamination and ensure a safe surgical environment.
- Assisting with Patient Care: Assisting with patient transfer to and from the operating room, as well as providing post-operative care and support as required.
- Collaborating with Healthcare Team: Communicating effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care and ensure smooth workflow in the operating room.
- Documentation and Record-keeping: Documenting surgical procedures, patient care activities, and any relevant information accurately and timely in medical records and computer system.
- Emergency Response: Being prepared to respond effectively to emergencies and assist with resuscitation efforts as part of the surgical team
Job Description
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.
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 Ill Theatre Technician qualification and above
● Minimum 3 years 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)
Summary of role requirements:
- Looking for candidates available to work:
- Monday: Morning, Afternoon
- Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
- Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
- Friday: Morning, Afternoon
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Working rights required for this role
- Expected start date for role: 01 July 2024
- Expected salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year
