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Form of work Permanent, full time role
Based at Austin Hospital in Heidelberg
Base salary + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks leave
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the North East of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the Operating Suite:
The Perioperative, Surgery and Endoscopy Services on Austin campus includes 11 Operating rooms, 2 Procedure rooms, 2 Endoscopy rooms, a Recovery unit with high-dependency patient facilities, and a Surgery and Endoscopy Centre. The acute service for emergency surgery is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and the elective service operates Monday to Friday only. We have a strong commitment to professional support and education of staff and continuously ensuring our patients receive excellence in care at all times.
About the role:
As a Grade 5 (IN 11) Operating Theatre Technician at Austin Health you will contribute to an environment of multidisciplinary teamwork, maintaining a flexible approach to working in all specialised areas of the operating suite.
You’ll generally work four 10-hour work days each week, covering a variety of day, night and/or weekend shifts as agreed. There may also be the opportunity to work additional shifts, attracting additional payment.
A regular day will see you:
Ensure all aspects of OH&S and infection control principles are adhered to and integrated into all work practices
Test, use and maintain equipment and technology that is required for surgery and which fall within the technician's responsibility
Prepare and maintain the operating room environment to ensure safe and efficient operating during surgery and subsequent procedures
Assist technicians in other operating rooms as required
About you:
You will be someone with excellent communication skills and a sound understanding of computer applications. You’ll enjoy undertaking further education, to develop your knowledge in your chosen field.
You’ll further have:
A Certificate 3 or 4 in Health Care (Theatre Technician)
A minimum of 3 years’ experience as an operating theatre technician
The ability to work effectively in a team environment
The ability to problem solve in a variety of situations
Our benefits:
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
$11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
Five weeks annual leave and monthly ADO’s
A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
Professional development training, and other further learning opportunities
Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists
Inclusion at Austin:
We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, and people of any age.
Work with us!
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to the hiring manager.
