Address Austin Health is one of Victoria’s largest health care providers. Our 9,000 employees and 425 volunteers provide safe, high quality, person-centred care at Austin Hospital, Olivia Newton-John Cancer, Wellness and Research Centre (ONJ Centre), Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre, as well as in the community through Hospital-in-the-Home and partner health services. We are an internationally recognised leader in clinical teaching, training and research and have affiliations with many leading universities and research institutes.
The Emergency Department services approximately 80,000 patients per year. The Emergency Department aims to assess, manage and admit patients from a broad range of specialties, within the targets set by the Emergency Services Enhancement Program of the Department of Human Services (DoH). This service will be delivered in a timely, compassionate and appropriate manner, enhanced through teaching, research and the development of new technologies and processes. The Short Stay Unit is a 24 bed unit, including paediatric, adult and mental health beds. It is closely associated with, and staffed by, the Emergency Department..
An exciting opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Equipment Technician to join our Emergency Department and Short Stay Unit.
Details of position
Hours per week: 24 hours (3 days/week)
Employment Status: Permanant Part Time
Appointment Period: Commencement February 2024
The Equipment Technician is a member of the Emergency Department team with the specific role to support the Equipment Nurse within the Emergency Department.
• Assist the equipment nurse in the day to day stock management processes of the clinical and non-clinical areas of the department
• Surveillance, storage and maintenance of ED equipment stocks and stores
• Assist the equipment nurse in the routine and urgent maintenance and repair of Emergency department equipment
Please refer to the position description for further information about the role and required knowledge and skills.
Essential knowledge and skills:
• A commitment to Austin Health values: Integrity, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
• Patient/customer focused approach to care delivery
• Commitment to quality, best practice and environmental safety
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
• Ability to problem solve in a variety of situations
• Commitment to maximising cost saving and waste avoidance in the Emergency Department
Desirable but not essential:
• A sound understanding of information technology including clinical systems, applications relevant to the purchasing of stock.
Please refer to the position description for further information about the role and required knowledge and skills.
Work with us! Your reward is to work in a collaborative environment which will provide you with opportunities for ongoing training and development. Your benefits will include salary packaging, employee assistance program and a staff health centre.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Certificate conducted by Austin Health and if required, a Working With Children Check.
Austin Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
Application Instructions:
Applications including a Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae can be emailed submitted via eMercury.
