Orthopaedic Technician

Your role at St John of God Murdoch Hospital

As an Orthopaedic Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining equipment and supplies used in orthopaedic and neurosurgical procedures, and for providing technical support to the surgical team during operations.

The Position

• Ensure the maintenance of orthopaedic and neurosurgical equipment and supplies, including co-ordination of ordering, delivery and receipt of consignment stock and instrumentation, under the direction of the Manager/Co-ordinator.

• Prepare all implants and instruments used in orthopaedic & neurosurgical surgery for Sterilisation and assists CSSD staff with the preparation of specialised equipment.

• Ensure the maintenance of orthopaedic and neurosurgical records.

• Liaise with orthopaedic and neurosurgical company representatives to ensure required in-service is provided where appropriate.

• Liaise with Manager/ Co-ordinator regarding cost effectiveness of stock/equipment utilisation.

• Ensure orthopaedic instruments and prostheses required for scheduled operations are checked in detail before and after use

• Ensure inventory control of CSSD processed items is performed as per policy statement.

• Check relevant inventory to ensure adequate supplies are ordered, prepared and ready for use.

• Monitor the use of storage areas in the department and related areas.

• Maintain responsibility for ensuring the provision of a safe working environment, adhering to requirements of hospital policies and procedures relating to Work, Health & Safety and Infection Control.

• Ensure a clear and concise standard of documentation.

You will hold demonstrated knowledge of Orthopaedic equipment and application thereof with effective communication and interpersonal skills to work as a team member.

You will have demonstrated ability to plan and organise work activities with basic computer skills.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to quality improvement. Relevant qualifications, including CSSD Sterilisation Certification, and recent experience in an Orthopaedic Theatre and/or CSSD will be highly regarded.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $79,060 to $87,204 per annum, plus 12% superannuation

• Casual rate: $48.16 to $53.12 per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation

• A permanent full-time position working 38 hours per week

• Casual positions available

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing 

  • work related expenses

  • self-education and

  • additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

All applicants are asked to submit a current CV and covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.

For enquiries contact Pieter Rheeders, Theatre Resources Manager, on (08) 9428 8666.

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly.  Apply today!

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.