Theatre Technician

Reference Number: 971   

Job Title: Theatre Technician  Employment Type: Permanent Full Time & Part-Time                                                                 

Hours per Fortnight: 80  Location: Shepparton

Closing date: 25/06/2024

For a confidential conversation please contact: Andrea Stevens on 035832 2***
 

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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About the roles:

Grade 1

The Operating Theatre Technician (Grade 1) reports directly to the Perioperative Services Manager within the Theatre Complex. This role provides technical support to the perioperative services within the recognised scope of practice. An Operating Theatre Technician (Grade 1) with less than three months experience (full time equivalent), will work under the direct supervision of a Grade 4 or 5 Theatre Technician. Once three months experience (full time equivalent) is gained, the Operating Theatre Technician (Grade 1) will work under the direct guidance of a Grade 4 or 5 Theatre Technician.

Grade 2 

The Operating Theatre Technician (Grade 2) reports directly to the Perioperative Services Manager within the Theatre Complex. The Operating Theatre Technician (Grade 2) works within established guidelines and procedures, and undertakes work of a more complex nature gaining experience rotating through all surgical and clinical specialties under indirect guidance from a Grade 4 or 5 Theatre Technician. They will contribute to the quality activities within the theatres.

Grade 3

The Operating Theatre Technician (Grade 3) reports directly to the Perioperative Services Manager within the Theatre complex. The Operating Theatre Technician will be able to work within all the clinical specialities with a high degree of autonomy and accountability under the direction of the Grade 4 and 5 Theatre Technicians. They will contribute to the organisation and management of the Theatre Technicians and to the quality activities within the theatres. This role provides technical support to the perioperative services within the recognised scope of practice.

Grade 4 

The Operating Theatre Technician (Grade 4) reports directly to the Perioperative Services Manager within the Theatre complex. The Operating Theatre Technician will be able to work within all the clinical specialities with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.

The Operating Theatre Technician (Grade 4) may perform activities such as training and supervision of junior Theatre Technicians, quality and governance activities, floor coordination and rostering. This role provides technical support to the perioperative services within the recognised scope of practice. In the absence of the Grade 5 Theatre Technician, the Grade 4 may perform additional duties where there is a requirement to act up on a temporary basis and be acknowledged as such.

Position Description:

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4 

Why work at GV Health? 

• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships

• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for all roles and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). Further pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, further immunisations. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.