Theatre Technician

Position details The Grade 1 theatre technician is responsible for transporting, setting up, cleaning and maintaining theatre equipment and assisting with the positioning of patients in the theatre complex. Grade 1 theatre technicians are required to perform work of a general nature under the supervision of a grade 4 theatre technician or manager.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare the Operating Room for each surgical and endoscopic procedure, ensuring the necessary furniture, equipment, appliances and supplies are at hand and working efficiently. Conduct necessary checks on technical equipment prior to operating lists. Seek assistance as required. Assist in safe transfer of patients to and from the Wards to Holding Bays and to Theatres and correctly position of patients to and from the theatre table.

Ensure monitoring equipment is correctly positioned and set for the anticipated surgery and be available to trouble shoot technical problems related to same, or to source assistance if required. Is aware of and maintains the aseptic field during surgery. Conduct all necessary cleaning before and between all cases in individual OR’S and Theatre Suite in general.

Refers to duty statements and hospital cleaning/restocking protocols necessary. Conduct weekly and monthly cleaning as per hospital protocols. At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community. All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.