AddressJoin our team as a Technical Assistant in the Emergency Department, where you'll perform vital technical procedures, support patient care, and hone your communication skills in a dynamic healthcare environment!
Applications Close: Monday, 25th March 2024
Technical Assistant
Emergency Department (ED)
John Hunter Hospital
About the role:
The main responsibilities of the Technical Assistant in the Emergency Department include technical tasks such as intravenous cannula insertion, venipuncture and pathology collection, recording of electrocardiographs, and general observations. Communication skills are paramount.
- Ensure iPIM data entry against mandatory time critical key performance indicators is entered in real-time for all technical procedures performed.
- Assist with escorting patients and family members into the dept., bed movements in the ED, and retrieval of patient records if required.
- Re-stocking of equipment supplies relevant to tasks performed, assistance with bed making, and cleaning as required.
- Assist with simple procedures conducted in the ED, such as plastering and application of splints.
- Initial education for the role includes training in technical tasks, followed by adequate supernumerary time with a mentor who is proficient in the role.
Where you'll be working:
Our Emergency Department is one of the busiest tertiary referral centres in Australia and the only trauma referral centre in NSW outside of Sydney.
Our specialist staff are focused on meeting the needs of acutely ill and injured patients, providing care for both adult and paediatric patients throughout Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and Northern NSW.
Connected to the Emergency Department is an eight-bed short-stay unit for emergency patients requiring further observation and assessment.
Benefits:
- Receive comprehensive initial education and ongoing mentorship from experienced professionals, facilitating skill development and confidence
- Contributing to patient comfort and safety
- Exposure to multidisciplinary collaboration
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
This position is for you if:
- You are flexible and reliable.
- You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- You can work well in a fast-paced environment.
- You can prioritise a heavy workload.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Paul Spicer on ***********@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Casual positions only: if you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
